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.

Yeah, we know.. it’s January.But some episodes are too good to leave in the vault.

In this special Christmas & New Year themed episode of Word on the Str33ts, we wrap up the 3x3 basketball season the only way we know how: bold takes, wild awards, and zero filter.

Kyle and Vince break down the 2025 Americup, Bas gets in his thoughts on the wild Africa Cup finals and for the first time ever the guys hand out their end-of-season Christmas & New Year Awards.

Drop your Award winners in the comments

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In this episode:(00:00:00) Intro

(00:04:52) Americup Recap & Africa Cup Thoughts

(00:16:15) The Santa Pause Award

(00:20:55) Frosty the No-Man Award

(00:27:32) Ho Ho Hooooold up!? Award

(00:32:38) Frozen Turkey Award

(00:37:20) Silent Night Award

(00:42:26) All We Want for Christmas... Award

(00:45:37) Chestnuts Award

(00:53:06) Who Dropped the Ball Award

(00:55:58) Chaos at Midnight Award

(01:00:29) Secret Santa Award

The 2025 FIBA 3x3 season is officially in the books, and we’re closing it out properly on Word on the Str33ts.

In this end-of-season episode, Bas, Vince, and Kyle break down the things that defined the year on the FIBA 3x3 World Tour, starting with a full World Tour Finals recap, diving into the legacy of Ub’s unbelievable season, and wrapping things up with reactions to Kyle’s Season Awards.

Was this Ub season the greatest in 3x3 history?

Did the World Tour Finals deliver the right ending to a wild year?

And do Bas and Vince agree with Kyle’s picks… or are we throwing flags?

From elite teams and defining moments to big-picture legacy talk, this one is all about context, history, and hot takes.. exactly how we like it!

If you followed the FIBA 3x3 World Tour, the Challengers, or the Finals race all season long, this episode is your full-circle moment.
n this episode:

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:03:57) World Tour Finals Recap

(00:29:37) Greatest Season Ever?

(00:44:57) Reactions to Kyle's Season Awards

(01:14:21) Outro