MADRID (Spain) – Ub (SRB) continued their dominant 2026 campaign by winning the FIBA 3x3 Madrid Challenger stop on October 4, defeating Baskets Bonn (GER) 17-13 in the Final at Pabellon Amaya Valdemoro in Alcobendas. Led by tournament MVP Dejan Majstorovic, Ub secured their fifth Challenger stop win of the season, while Baskets Bonn and Barcelona (ESP) also booked their tickets to the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Manama 2026.
The Winner
Ub once again showed why they remain one of the most formidable teams on the FIBA 3x3 Pro Circuit, navigating a challenging field to lift another banner.
The Serbian powerhouse opened their campaign with a 21-16 win over Diadema (BRA), with Filip Kaluđerović's nine points leading the way. They followed that up with another 21-16 victory against Liberec DEKSTONE (CZE) to sweep their pool and advance directly to the Quarter-Finals.
Ub maintained their momentum in the knockout stage, overcoming Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL) 21-16 before producing a dominant 21-9 Semi-Final victory over Skyliners (GER). They exploded out of the gates with a 10-3 run and never looked back, sinking five two-pointers to reach the Final with more than three minutes remaining.
Against Baskets Bonn, Ub delivered another composed performance, with every player contributing at least four points in a balanced attack that proved decisive. The victory marked their fifth Challenger stop win of the season and added another milestone to what has been an outstanding campaign.
The Runner-up
Baskets Bonn once again demonstrated their championship credentials, reaching the Final after an impressive run through the knockout stage.
The German side defeated Liberec DEKSTONE 22-15 in the Quarter-Finals, with Denzel Agyeman leading the charge with nine points. They then overcame Barcelona 21-18 in a hard-fought Semi-Final, powered by Fabian Giessmann's 10 points and seven rebounds.
Barcelona threatened to force a late turnaround, with Jaume Zanca's two-pointer cutting the deficit to 19-18. However, Agyeman and Sidi Beikame scored the last two points to send Baskets Bonn into the titular game against Ub.
Despite falling short against the Serbians, Baskets Bonn secured their place at FIBA 3x3 World Tour Manama 2026, adding another important result to a season that has already featured three World Tour victories and three Challenger stop wins.
The Final
The tournamet's Final was a physical, defensive-minded battle, with neither side finding it easy to generate clean scoring opportunities.
Ub gradually gained control through their collective offensive effort, with all four players contributing at least four points. Majstorovic chipped in five points, while the Serbian side's balanced scoring proved enough to keep Baskets Bonn at bay.
The 17-13 victory capped a composed performance from Ub, who delivered when it mattered most to secure the Madrid banner.
The Reward
Majstorovic was named MVP after an outstanding tournament. He finished with 31 total points and 10 two-pointers. His impressive scoring helped steer Ub to another Challenger triumph and underlined his value to one of the world's elite pro 3x3 basketball units.
Ub and Baskets Bonn secured World Tour Manama qualification, while Barcelona claimed the third available ticket under the event's qualification allocation rules, with only one German team eligible to qualify outright from Madrid.
Final Standings
1. Ub (SRB) – qualified for WT Manama 2. Baskets Bonn (GER) – qualified for WT Manama 3. Skyliners (GER) 4. Barcelona (ESP) – qualified for WT Manama 5. Liman (SRB)
What's Next
The FIBA 3x3 Pro Circuit 2026 continues on October 10-11 with the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Bucharest 2026 and the Go Too! Group Aichi Challenger.
With another title secured and FIBA 3x3 World Tour Manama beckoning, Ub will look to carry their winning momentum into the next stage of the season, while Baskets Bonn and Barcelona will also prepare for their next big test on the Pro Circuit.
Stay Connected
Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3x3 World Tour throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official World Tour website, where you can find the latest news, team standings, player statistics and everything you need to follow the Race to the Final. Fans can also keep track of the Event Calendar and the latest FIBA 3x3 Individual and Federation Rankings as teams and players continue their push toward the season finale.
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