"VAN" (Sports Desk - 08.11.2026) :: Ub (SRB) continued their dominance on the FIBA 3x3 World Tour 2026, capturing their fourth title of the season after edging Baskets Bonn (GER) 20-19 in a thrilling Final at the inaugural World Tour Dubai 2026 on November 7.
Led by tournament MVP Strahinja Stojacic, the Serbian powerhouse came through a challenging knockout campaign at Festival Bay before holding off a determined Baskets Bonn side to lift another World Tour banner.
Ub overcome Bonn in thrilling Final
The Final delivered a tense finish, with Ub holding off a late challenge from Baskets Bonn to secure the narrowest of victories.
The Serbians made an early statement, racing to an 8-2 lead before Bonn fought their way back into contention. Fabian Giessmann and Denzel Agyeman helped the German side cut the deficit to 10-9, but Ub responded with a 5-0 run to establish a 15-9 advantage midway through the contest.
Baskets Bonn refused to back down, with an Agyeman slam dunk bringing them within one at 15-14. The teams continued trading baskets down the stretch, with Ub holding a 19-18 edge under two minutes remaining.
Nerandzic then gave the Serbians a 20-19 lead with less than a minute to play. Giessmann answered with a dunk, but Bonn could not find another score as Ub held on to claim the championship.
The victory marked Ub's fourth World Tour stop title of the 2026 season, further underlining their status as one of the circuit's leading teams.
Stojacic earns second World Tour MVP
Stojacic capped another outstanding tournament by claiming MVP honors in Dubai, marking the second time this season that he has received the individual award at a World Tour stop. He received the MVP award from H.E Saeed Hareb, the Secretary General Of Dubai Sports Council while H.E Abdulatif Al Fardan, the President of the UAE Basketball Association, joined the prize ceremony for Ub's title.
The Serbian standout finished among the tournament's statistical leaders, recording 28 highlights to lead the field and 11 key assists, also the most in the competition. He added 34 points, ranking second overall, and finished with a player value of 55.4, the second-highest mark of the tournament. His all-around contribution was instrumental in guiding Ub to their fourth title of the season.
Side-event honors
Adris De Leon of Toronto (CAN) claimed the Shootout Contest presented by Dubai Sports Council, scoring 12 points to take home the title. The award was presented by Ahmad Al Khama, Dubai Sports Council Board Member.
Meanwhile, Piotr "Grabo" Grabowski of Poland won the Slam Dunk Contest, also presented by Dubai Sports Council. The victory marked his third dunk contest title at a World Tour stop in the 2026 season. The award was presented by Mr. Eissa Sharif, Director of Sport Events.
Dubai makes its World Tour debut
The inaugural FIBA 3x3 World Tour Dubai marked the first time the emirate hosted a World Tour stop. Dubai's arrival on the calendar is part of a three-year partnership, securing World Tour events in the emirate through 2028. The tournament combined elite international competition with a wider programme of fan and community experiences, adding a new and exciting destination to the FIBA 3x3 World Tour calendar.
Final Standings
1. Ub (SRB)
2. Baskets Bonn (GER)
3. Cibona Ph.Classic (CRO)
4. Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED)
5. Liman (SRB)
6. Skyliners (GER)
7. Lausanne (SUI)
8. Dubai (UAE)
9. DeQing (CHN)
10. Fuengirola (ESP)
11. Toronto (CAN)
12. Doha (QAT)
13. Taipei WanBao (TPE)
14. Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU)
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