The 3×3.EXE Premier Vietnam basketball tournament is poised to have a significant impact in HCM City, presenting an innovative format and offering the winning teams the opportunity to compete internationally. This inaugural event is anticipated to deliver thrilling games and propel the local basketball scene to new levels of excellence.
Having originated in Japan with seven teams in 2014, the 3×3.EXE PREMIER has grown into the world’s largest 3×3 basketball competition. With over 100 teams and 600 players participating in 1,143 matches across Japan, Thailand, New Zealand, and Australia in the 2022 season, the tournament has truly become a global phenomenon.
In a momentous development, Vietnam will now be a part of this prestigious competition, as HCM City plays host to the 3×3.EXE Premier Vietnam tournament from May 18 to June 9. This collaboration between the Vietnam Pro Basketball League (VBA) and Xross Sports Marketing (XSM), a subsidiary of Xebio Group, marks a significant milestone for basketball in the country.
The 3×3.EXE Premier Vietnam will feature three Vietnamese clubs – Next Level Basketball.EXE, BGrow Dreamers.EXE, and Saigon Heat.EXE – competing against three international teams from Malaysia, China, and Chinese Taipei at the Hồ Xuân Hương Gymnasium. This clash of talent is anticipated to attract basketball enthusiasts from across the region.
The tournament will involve six teams competing in two group stages, with the top teams advancing to the semi-finals. The event commences with a match between Saigon Heat.EXE and Shanghai Surtai.EXE, setting the stage for an action-packed competition.
What makes this tournament particularly noteworthy is the opportunity it provides for the winning teams to compete at the highest level of 3×3 basketball. The victorious teams from Vietnam will have the chance to compete at the FIBA 3×3 World Tour, either by participating in the Playoffs round of 3×3.EXE Premier in Japan or by taking part in the 3×3.EXE Super Premier in 2025, with a chance to advance to the FIBA World Tour finals.
This groundbreaking event is poised to not only invigorate the local basketball scene but also serve as a platform for Vietnamese talent to shine on the international stage. With HCM City as the stage for this inaugural event, basketball fans can anticipate a thrilling and monumental tournament that will undoubtedly have a profound impact on the local sports scene.
In conclusion, the 3×3.EXE Premier Vietnam tournament represents an exciting new chapter for basketball in the country and a significant milestone in the journey of Vietnamese basketball on the global stage. As the event unfolds, it is expected to capture the hearts and minds of basketball enthusiasts and solidify Vietnam’s position as a formidable presence in the world of 3×3 basketball.