Word on the Str33ts

FIBA 3x3 World Cup Preview: Who’s Taking Gold in Warsaw?

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

Things we Love and Loathe about 3x3 Right Now

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

11 Questions Before the FIBA 3x3 World Tour 2026 Season

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

From Bangkok to Singapore: The 3x3 World Is Heating Up

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

FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup 2026 Preview: Teams, Rosters & Olympic Implications

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.