Word on the Str33ts

New episode of Word on the Str33ts is live! This week it’sBas and Kyle on the mic, with Vince taking a quick breather. We break down a busy stretch in the 3x3 world, starting with Kyle’s recap of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour stop in Vienna, before Bas takes us through the Europe Cup Qualifiers. Then we go deep on the FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Warsaw. The dust has settled, the medals have been handed out, a...

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...

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...

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 contend...

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 pressur...

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 importa...

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 th...

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...

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 episode of Word on the Str33ts is the official preview for the 2025 FIBA 3x3 World Tour Final, and we’re going ALL IN. We’re breaking down every squad in Manama with Best Case / Worst Case Scenarios, revisiting the year that was, debating the Power 5 and the Falling 5, and of course… making a winner prediction that will live forever on the internet... If you love 3x3 hoops, storylines, bold t...

The final Masters before the big one… and the Word on the Str33ts crew is back to break it all down. Bas and Kyle dive into the chaos that we can expect from the FIBA 3x3 Bucharest Masters 2025, keep an eye on who could still make it into the Manama Finals and off course we had to talk history... can Ub get it done? In this episode: (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:58) Hangzhou Dropped Out (00:06:32) Teams...

It’s been a minute! After more than a month and a half off the mic, Bas Rozendaal and Vince Chang are back with a fresh episode of Word on the Str33ts. While Kyle Montgomery’s out in Deqing calling the World Tour, Bas and Vince catch up on everything that’s gone down, from life off the court to a wild three-week stretch of 3x3 action in and around China: World Tour stops in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and...

The biggest continental stage in 3x3 basketball is headed to Copenhagen, and we’ve got you covered with a full Europe Cup 2025 preview. Bas, Kyle, and Vince dive into the storylines, squads, and stars that will define this year’s tournament: Who’s desperate to finally grab a title? Which sleeper picks could shock the world? Who are the clear favorites to win it all? And which players should you ke...

Start your week with the Mountains 3x3 Thoughts on the Lausanne World Tour Masters

Start your week with the Mountains 3x3 Thoughts on the Lausanne World Tour Masters

The 2025 FIBA 3x3 season has hit the halfway mark, so it’s time to hand out some flowers… and maybe a few side-eyes. In this special Mid-Season Awards show, Bas, Kyle, and Vince break down the biggest storylines and standout performances so far. From a brand-new Power 5 to the burning question: Is Ub the greatest team ever? Plus mid-season disappointments, most improved players, rookie of the year...

Start your week with the Mountains 3x3 Thoughts on the Women's Series and Challenger events in Jakarta.

Start your week with the Mountains 3X3 Thoughts on the World Tour Masters in Hong Kong and the Challenger in Pristina

The World Cup is a wrap, and we were there for every bucket, buzzer-beater, and broken bracket. Bas and Kyle were courtside in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on the YouTube call, and now the whole squad is back to break it all down.

The biggest stage in 3x3 is HERE and we're breaking it all down. From the hype in Ulaanbaatar to the gold medal favorites, surprise squads, and breakout stars, this is your ultimate guide to the FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2025.This is the Word on the Str33ts World Cup special! If you’re rocking with 3x3, this is the one you don’t wanna miss.

Start your week with the Mountains 3X3 Thoughts on the Women's Series and World Tour Masters in Vienna

In a new, short format, Bas Rozendaal shares his thoughts on what 3X3 basketball he has consumed the weekend prior. In this premier edition of 3X3 Thoughts, the Mountain talks about the 3 Europe Cup Qualifiers.

Another two World Tour & Women's Series in the books, and the 3x3 world is heating up fast! Bas and Vince are back breaking down all the action from Amsterdam and Marseille, and looking ahead to what’s coming next in Vienna!

In this episode of Word on the Str33ts, The Mountain sits down with Nico Widmer, a true OG of 3x3 basketball. From being a part of the foundation of the game at FIBA 3x3 to now co-founding Thrix, the first-ever agency dedicated entirely to 3x3, Nico has seen it all. We dive into why the time is right for a 3x3-specific agency, how Thrix is positioning itself to support players, teams, federations...

The 2025 FIBA 3x3 World Tour tipped off with back-to-back bangers in Utsunomiya and Chengdu — and we’ve got all the smoke. We kick things off with major news, plus updates on World Tour qualifications and the early leaderboard shifts. Who’s climbing? Who’s slipping? And who just made the personnel moves that could change the whole game? Then it’s on to the action: 🇯🇵 Utsunomiya – Did the season op...