ZADAR (Croatia) - Top seed Ub will headline a loaded field at the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Zadar 2026 on May 15-16 as the iconic Croatian stop welcomes many of the best teams on the planet.
Fresh off another dominant stretch on the pro circuit, Ub enter Zadar as the No.1 seed ahead of a stacked field that also includes Miami, Liman and defending World Tour Final champs Amsterdam RABOBANK.
The Serbian powerhouse once again loom as the team to beat with superstar Strahinja Stojačić leading a squad chasing yet another World Tour title. But they will have plenty of challengers in a deep field packed with proven contenders and dangerous dark horses.
Miami will arrive as the No.2 seed after an impressive start to the season, while Liman continue to showcase the trademark firepower and chemistry that have made them one of the most feared teams in 3x3. Amsterdam RABOBANK, meanwhile, remain box-office viewing thanks to Olympic hero Worthy de Jong and their fast-paced style.
The international flavor in Zadar will be impossible to ignore. Shanghai will carry Asian hopes as the No.5 seed, while Antwerp and Vienna add even more European firepower to the bracket. Toronto will also look to make noise after earning the No.8 seed.
Fans in Croatia will have plenty to cheer for with hometown side Cibona entering as the No.11 seed. They will try to feed off the passionate Zadar atmosphere against elite international competition.
The remaining teams round out an extremely balanced field. Baskets Bonn, Fuengirola, Los Angeles, Kaunas VDU and Utsunomiya are all capable of producing statement performances on the half-court.
Full seeding list
1. Ub (SRB) 2. Miami (USA) 3. Liman (SRB) 4. Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED) 5. Shanghai (CHN) 6. Antwerp (BEL) 7. Vienna (AUT) 8. Toronto (CAN) 9. Baskets Bonn (GER) 10. Fuengirola (ESP) 11. Cibona (CRO) 12. Los Angeles (USA) 13. Kaunas VDU (LTU) 14. Utsunomiya (JPN)
Pools
Qualifying Draw: Los Angeles (USA), Kaunas VDU (LTU), Utsunomiya (JPN)
Pool A: Ub (SRB), Toronto (CAN), Baskets Bonn (GER) Pool B: Miami (USA), Vienna (AUT), Fuengirola (ESP) Pool C: Liman (SRB), Antwerp (BEL), Cibona (CRO) Pool D: Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED), Shanghai (CHN), QD
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