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The receipts are in! 🧾

We're back on Word on the Str33ts, and this time Bas brought receipts from the FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup! We revisit our predictions, break down what happened, and see who got it right (and who might have some explaining to do).

We also dive into the U23 World Cup, discuss the latest developments on the FIBA 3x3 World Tour, and close things out with another edition of our Power 5.

Note: This episode was recorded before the Bucharest World Tour, so a few developments have since moved on. But there's still plenty to unpack, debate and argue about!

All that and more on Word on the Str33ts, your home for 3x3 basketball talk!

In this episode: (00:00:00)What we've been up to (00:16:17)Europe Cup Receipts (00:46:43)World Cup U23 (01:02:50)World Tour Updates (01:28:14)Power 5s

FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup week means one thing: predictions.

But first, we’ve got some business to handle. The latest from the World Tour, what’s happening on the Women’s Series, and a little watercooler talk after the BIG3 decided to run their mouth about FIBA 3x3.

Then Kyle, Bas and Vince turn their attention to Europe. Favorites, dark horses, dangerous matchups and the teams we think will actually walk away with the medals.

It’s Europe Cup time on Word on the Str33ts.

In this episode:(00:00:00) Intro (00:12:13) World Tour Look (00:28:20) Womens Series History (00:32:22) Big3 Talk! (00:42:52) Europe Cup Men (01:02:10) Europe Cup Women (01:18:30) Power 5's (01:35:43) What's Next?

The World Tour is on pause, so it felt like the perfect time to take stock of the season so far.We recorded this episode about a week and a half ago, before the Novi Sad and Batam Challengers, but vacation delayed the release. So no, those two events are not part of the conversation.. but the bigger questions still are.Who has been a pleasant surprise? Which teams are concerned, cautious, cooked or something in between? Who makes our All-Star selections? Which comeback stories are real? And, of course, who lands in the latest Power 5s?Plenty to agree with. Even more to argue about.In this episode:(00:00:00) Intro(00:08:13) Pleasant Surprises(00:26:20) The 4 C's(00:55:59) All Star Selection(01:05:51) Don't Call It A Comeback(01:14:55) Power 5s(01:24:51) What's Up Next

New episode of Word on the Str33ts is live! This week it’sBas and Kyle on the mic, with Vince taking a quick breather.

We break down a busy stretch in the 3x3 world, starting with Kyle’s recap of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour stop in Vienna, before Bas takes us through the Europe Cup Qualifiers.

Then we go deep on the FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Warsaw. The dust has settled, the medals have been handed out, and now it’s time to look back properly:

the biggest storylines, standout players, surprises, disappointments, and what it all means moving forward.

From World Tour chaos to national team pride, thisone has plenty to unpack.

In this episode: (00:00:00)Intro(00:01:37)World Tour Vienna (00:18:02) Europe Cup Qualifiers (00:32:11) Looking backat the World Cup (01:44:49) Power Fives

The FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2026 is about to tip off in Warsaw, Poland, and we’re here with a full tournament preview.

In this episode of Word on the Str33ts, we break down both the men’s and women’s pools, discuss the biggest contenders, highlight our dark horse picks, and call out the teams we’re not fully ready to trust yet.

We also debate which teams are under the most pressure, who the real gold medal favourites are, and finish with our Top 3 predictions for the tournament.

It’s a full 3x3 World Cup preview with storylines, bold takes, medal picks, and plenty of discussion before one of the biggest events on the FIBA 3x3 calendar gets underway.

In this episode:

(00:00:00)Intro (00:04:57)Mens Pool Breakdown (00:52:24)Womens Pool Breakdown (01:14:36)Dark Horse Picks (01:24:22)Teams We Don't Trust (01:32:45)Under The Most Pressure!? (01:40:13)Gold Medal Favourites & Bold Takes (01:50:33)Top 3's

The streets are TALKING 🗣️🏀

In this episode of Word on the Str33ts, we break down the current state of the 3x3 game, debate what we love (and loathe 😅), discuss the biggest off-season additions, reveal our Power 5 rankings, and throw out some bold predictions ahead of Shanghai. We also dive into the Skyliners situation and take an early look toward the upcoming World Cup.

In this episode: (00:00:00)Intro (00:05:54)Recap of the Events (00:08:58)State of the League (00:16:42)Things we Loathe (00:25:54)Things we Love (00:32:53)Biggest Off-season Add (00:43:52)Power 5's (00:56:33)Shanghai Bold Predictions (01:02:55)Skyliners Thoughts (01:07:30)Early World Cup Look Ahead (01:12:08)Outro

The countdown is over, the World Tour season is here.

In this episode of Word on the Str33ts, we run through 11 key questions heading into the 2026 FIBA 3x3 World Tour. From rising teams and offseason shakeups to the early impact of the 2028 Olympics cycle, we map out the storylines that could shape the season from day one.

We also look ahead to the Utsunomiya Opener, break down potential contenders, and highlight the teams with the most to prove when the lights come on.

If you’re trying to get ahead of the curve before the first stop, this one sets the table.

(00:00:00) Intro (00:01:43) '28 LA Effect on the PRO Circuit (00:09:37) Rising Stars (00:19:33) Are the USA Teams Contenders for the World Tour Finals? (00:27:53) Which Team is Most Likely to Drop? (00:40:38) Which Teams are Most Likely to Rise? (00:48:56) Biggest Player Add for 2026 (00:57:42) Which Fringe Teams do we want to See More! (01:01:38) Which German Team will Be on Top? (01:03:09) World Tour Opener Utsunomiya Predictions (01:06:39) Teams With Most to Prove at the Opener (01:11:04) Sleeper Team to Win the Opener

This week on Word on the Str33ts, we break down the latest from the 3x3 world and look ahead to a crucial stretch of international competition.

We kick things off with a recap of the Champions Cup in Bangkok, before previewing the upcoming Asia Cup and discussing the key contenders and storylines to watch.

We also take a closer look at the World Cup Qualifiers, highlighting the teams under pressure and the battles that could define who makes it through.

(00:00:00) Intro(00:01:50) Champions Cup Recap(00:37:46) Asia Cup Preview(00:52:31) World Cup Qualifiers

The FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup takes place in Bangkok, Thailand from March 13–16, bringing together top national teams at the start of a new Olympic cycle.

In this episode of Word on the Str33ts, Kyle and Bas break down the tournament, the team rosters, and the storylines heading into the competition. We also explain how the 3x3 Olympic cycle works, and why events like the Champions Cup are important for countries starting their journey toward LA 2028 qualification.

From roster analysis to teams that could make a statement in Bangkok, we take a closer look at what to expect from one of the first major international events of the new cycle.

Season 2 of Word on the Str33ts is here.

The courts may have been quiet, but the FIBA 3x3 World Tour offseason has been anything but. In this episode, we break down the biggest player transfers, new team identities, and the moves that could reshape the power balance heading into the new season.

Who changed squads? Which teams reloaded? And which offseason moves will have the biggest impact when the World Tour tips off again?

From major signings to full rebrands, this is your complete rundown of the moves that matter, straight from the streets.

Word on the Str33ts brings you insider analysis, storytelling, and real talk from the FIBA 3x3 pro circuit.