FISU
University World Cup
3x3 Basketball
It’s global. It’s urban. It’s a show. The FISU University World Cup 3x3 event has become one of FISU's most exciting and popular sports events. With its rightful home on the university campus, the event and its student-athletes are helping take this format of the game to new heights.
The next edition will take place in October 2022 in Istanbul (Turkey).
FISU UniverSity World cup 3x3 EDITIONS
3x3 Basketball on the FISU sports programme
FISU's history in the 3x3 game goes back to just about the official start of the sport itself in 2010; both the first and second FISU World University 3x3 Basketball Championships were attributed in May 2011 to the National University Sports Federation of Serbia and of Brazil, respectively. In 2012 the championship took place in Kragujevac (SRB), 2014 in Salvador (BRA), and from 2015 onwards in Xiamen (CHN).
3x3 Basketball is a game anyone can play, anywhere in the world. With teams composed of three players, plus one possible substitute, it is easy to field a team. All you need is a hoop, a ball, some team-mates and a little competition. There isn't even a mandatory surface; a tournament can take place on concrete, asphalt or an existing/temporary court. There’s no halftime, no quarters, and the energy levels are at the maximum.
The sport is tailor-made for university students. The games are played outdoors, surrounded by music, entertainment and cheering fans. Each game lasts a maximum of 10 minutes. There’s a 12-second shot clock, ensuring teams take risks by attacking the rim and launching shots deep beyond the perimeter.
For further information on the FISU University World Cup 3x3, please contact the University World Cups department at worldcups@fisu.net.
The 2022 edition
The 2022 edition of the FISU University World Cup 3x3 will be moved from the half-courts of Huaqiao University in Xiamen - its home since the beginning of the event in 2015 - to Istanbul (Turkey).
The 2019 edition
During the tournament's fifth edition, defending women's champions Tsinghua University of China and first-time men's qualifiers Paulista University of Brazil reigned as FISU University World Cup champions following four days of high-intensity #UniHoops action.
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2019 Women's Champions: Tsinghua University (CHN) |
2019 Men's Champions: Paulista University (BRA) |
The winners came through a competitive field that represented the best from all continents. The sixteen finalist teams came through tough continental qualifying tournaments to earn their place in Xiamen. Since the inaugural edition, Huaqiao University has hosted this electrifying event on their home courts and therefore, they gained automatic qualification for the world finals.
Watch! Relive the 2019 men's and women's finals
2019 Women’s Finalists
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Tsinghua University CHN |
University of Vienna AUT |
Islamic Azad University IRI |
Institut Supérieur d'Entrepreneurship et Gestion (ISEG) SEN
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Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University UKR |
Chinese Culture University TPE
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Peking University CHN
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University of Technology Sydney (UTS) AUS |
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Technological & Higher Education Institute of Monterrey (ITESM) MEX |
Lincoln University NZL |
Szechenyi Istvan University HUN
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Uganda Christian University UGA |
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Catholic University of Valparaiso (PUCV) CHI
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University of Taipei TPE |
University of Aveiro POR
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University of Chile CHI |
2019 Men’s FinalisTs
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Paulista University (UNIP) BRA |
University of Chile CHI |
Huaqiao University CHN |
Mon-Altius PE Institute MGL |
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University of Otago NZL |
Macquarie University AUS |
University of Zagreb CRO |
Institut Supérieur d'Entrepreneurship et Gestion (ISEG) SEN |
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University of Macau MAC |
Uganda Christian University UGA |
Civil Aviation University CHN |
University of Colorado USA |
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University National of La Matanza (UNLaM) ARG |
Polytechnic Institute of Porto POR |
Technical University of Wroclaw POL |
Fu Jen Catholic University TPE |
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