Sports: Toulouse crowned champions of FIBA 3X3 Singapore Challenge

Toulouse were crowned champions of the FIBA 3×3 Singapore Challenger after defeating Hangzhou Jingwei 21-12 in the final on Sunday evening. The French side, featuring Paul Djoko, Jules Rambaut, Franck Seguela and Hugo Suhard, completed an unbeaten run through the group stage, then overcame Caloocan 18-10 in the quarter-finals and Amsterdam RABOBANK 17-14 in the semi-finals to book their place in the championship game. Their victory brought to … Continue reading Sports: Toulouse crowned champions of FIBA 3X3 Singapore Challenge

Sports: Singapore miss out on quarter-finals after narrow loss to Seef at FIBA 3×3 Singapore Challenge

Singapore missed out on qualification for the quarter-finals of the FIBA 3×3 Singapore Challenger after defeats to Amsterdam RABOBANK and Seef in Pool A on the opening day of competition. Singapore endured a difficult opening match against Amsterdam RABOBANK, going down 22-10 to the Dutch side. The hosts struggled to find their rhythm early as Amsterdam took control and steadily built their advantage.  Singapore responded … Continue reading Sports: Singapore miss out on quarter-finals after narrow loss to Seef at FIBA 3×3 Singapore Challenge

Sports: Netherlands U25 crowned champions of FIBA 3X3 Women’s Series Singapore

Netherlands U25 were crowned champions of the inaugural FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Singapore after defeating Slovenia 16-14 in overtime during a thrilling final on Friday evening. The Dutch side completed an unbeaten run in Singapore, beating Brazil and the top seeds, Ulaanbaatar Amazons, in the knockout rounds before edging out Slovenia in the final match. Fittingly, it was 23-year-old Quinta van Schijndel who delivered the … Continue reading Sports: Netherlands U25 crowned champions of FIBA 3X3 Women’s Series Singapore

Sports: Tough opening day for Singapore at FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Singapore

Singapore missed out on qualification for the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Singapore stop quarter-finals after defeats to China and Netherlands U25 in Pool B on the opening day of the competition. Singapore opened their campaign against China, falling 15-8 in their first match of the day. China made a strong start, racing to a 3-0 lead before Han Xingyue got Singapore on the board. The … Continue reading Sports: Tough opening day for Singapore at FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Singapore

Sports: FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Makes Singapore Debut This August

Four days of international 3×3 basketball are coming to Singapore this August, with the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series making its local debut before the Singapore Challenger returns to the city. Taking place at *SCAPE from 13 to 14 August, the Women’s Series will bring 16 teams from 13 countries to Singapore, including two home teams: Singapore and Lion City. The Singapore side features Commonwealth Games … Continue reading Sports: FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Makes Singapore Debut This August

Sports: Seika Girls’ High School and Kyungbock High School Crowned Champions at NBA Rising Stars Invitational

The curtain came down on the second NBA Rising Stars Invitational on Sunday as Japan’s Seika Girls’ High School and South Korea’s Kyungbock High School were crowned champions after an unforgettable week of international school basketball at Singapore’s OCBC Arena. Across five days of competition, teams from around the Asia-Pacific region showcased not only their basketball talent but also the spirit of sportsmanship, cultural exchange … Continue reading Sports: Seika Girls’ High School and Kyungbock High School Crowned Champions at NBA Rising Stars Invitational

Sports: Championship Matchups Set After Dramatic Day 4 at NBA Rising Stars Invitational

The stage is officially set for Championship Sunday after an exciting day of semi-final action at the NBA Rising Stars Invitational, where four deserving finalists emerged from a series of high-quality contests at the OCBC Arena. Japan, Taiwan and South Korea will all be represented in the title games after Seika Girls’ High School, Yang Ming Girls High School, Kyungbock High School and Tottori Johoku … Continue reading Sports: Championship Matchups Set After Dramatic Day 4 at NBA Rising Stars Invitational

Sports: Day 3 of NBA Rising Stars Invitational confirms Semi-Final Line-Up

The stakes rose significantly on Day Three of the NBA Rising Stars Invitational as the final group-stage games determined the semi-finalists across both the girls’ and boys’ divisions. With knockout places on the line, the competition at the OCBC Arena reached a new level of intensity. Several contests went down to the wire, while others showcased the quality of teams that have emerged as genuine … Continue reading Sports: Day 3 of NBA Rising Stars Invitational confirms Semi-Final Line-Up

Sports: Semi-Final Race Heats Up on Day 2 of NBA Rising Stars Invitational

The road to the semi-finals became clearer on Thursday as Day Two of the NBA Rising Stars Invitational delivered another action-packed slate of games at the OCBC Arena. With places in the knockout rounds on the line, teams across both the girls’ and boys’ divisions continued to showcase their talent, determination and growing confidence on the international stage. By the end of the day, Yali … Continue reading Sports: Semi-Final Race Heats Up on Day 2 of NBA Rising Stars Invitational

Sports: High-Scoring Start on NBA Rising Stars Invitational Day 1 as Asia-Pacific’s Best School Teams Take Centre Stage

The second NBA Rising Stars Invitational tipped off on Wednesday at the OCBC Arena, delivering an exciting opening day filled with high-scoring performances, international competition and memorable experiences for some of the region’s most promising young basketball talents. Eight games were played across two courts as teams from across Asia-Pacific began their quest for tournament glory. In the girls’ division, Yali High School, Rowville Secondary … Continue reading Sports: High-Scoring Start on NBA Rising Stars Invitational Day 1 as Asia-Pacific’s Best School Teams Take Centre Stage