2023 FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup – Men's tournament

The 2023 FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup – Men's tournament is the 4th edition of this championship. The event was held in Lublin, Poland.[1] It was contested by 20 teams. Poland are the defending champions.

2023 FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup – Men's tournament
Tournament details
Host countryPoland
CityLublin
Dates27 September–1 October
Teams20
Final positions
Champions United States (1st title)
Runners-up Israel
Third place Germany
Fourth place France
Tournament statistics
MVPUnited States Trey McGowens
2022
2024

United States won their first title with a win against Israel in the final.[2]

Host selection

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Lublin was given the hosting rights on 16 December 2021.[1]

Teams

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Seeding

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The pools were announced on 13 September 2023.[3]

The seeding and groups were as follows:

Pool A Pool B Pool C Pool D

  Mongolia (1)
  Czech Republic (8)
  Netherlands (10)
  China (16)
  Chile (17)

  France (2)
  Poland (7) (H)
  Austria (10)
  Romania (15)
  Benin (18)

  Germany (3)
  Israel (6)
  Qatar (11)
  Tunisia (14)
  Kenya (19)

  Lithuania (4)
  Japan (5)
  Italy (12)
  Egypt (13)
  United States (20)

Venue

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Preliminary round

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Pool A

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Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD Qualification          
1   Czech Republic 4 3[a] 1 77 62 +15 Quarterfinals 20–12 18–13
2   Chile 4 3[a] 1 68 68 0 17–14 19–17 OT
3   Netherlands 4 2[b] 2 62 57 +5 14–6 21–16
4   Mongolia 4 2[b] 2 63 60 +3 19–18 21–9
5   China 4 0 4 60 83 −23 18–21 17–20
Source: FIBA
Rules for classification: 1) Wins; 2) Head-to-head record; 3) Points scored.
Notes:
  1. ^ a b Czech Republic 20–12 Chile
  2. ^ a b Netherlands 14–6 Mongolia

Pool B

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Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD Qualification          
1   France 4 4 0 80 54 +26 Quarterfinals 17–15 OT 21–13
2   Romania 4 2[a] 2 66 61 +5 18–12 12–22
3   Austria 4 2[a] 2 70 67 +3 17–21 10–21
4   Benin 4 1[b] 3 47 76 −29 9–21 10–22
5   Poland (H) 4 1[b] 3 65 70 −5 15–21 15–16
Source: FIBA
Rules for classification: 1) Wins; 2) Head-to-head record; 3) Points scored.
(H) Hosts
Notes:
  1. ^ a b Romania 21–10 Austria
  2. ^ a b Benin 16–15 Poland

Pool C

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Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD Qualification          
1   Israel 3 3 0 62 45 +17 Quarterfinals 22–13 21–15
2   Germany 3 2 1 59 39 +20 17–19 OT 19–17
3   Qatar 3 1 2 40 59 −19 13–22 9–22
4   Kenya 3 0 3 44 62 −18 14–20 15–21
5   Tunisia 0 0 0 0 0 0 Withdrew
Source: FIBA
Rules for classification: 1) Wins; 2) Head-to-head record; 3) Points scored.

Pool D

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Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD Qualification          
1   United States 4 4 0 84 55 +29 Quarterfinals 21–16 21–16
2   Lithuania 4 3 1 78 69 +9 20–18 21–14
3   Italy 4 2 2 74 74 0 16–21 21–16
4   Egypt 4 1 3 66 78 −12 11–21 21–16
5   Japan 4 0 4 58 84 −26 12–21 16–21
Source: FIBA
Rules for classification: 1) Wins; 2) Head-to-head record; 3) Points scored.

Knockout stage

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All times are local.

 
Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
          
 
1 October – 12:00
 
 
  Czech Republic 20
 
1 October – 17:00
 
  Germany 21 OT
 
  Germany 10
 
1 October – 12:25
 
  United States 21
 
  United States 21
 
1 October – 19:35
 
  Romania 13
 
  United States 21
 
1 October – 13:50
 
  Israel 3
 
  France 18
 
1 October – 17:25
 
  Lithuania 17
 
  France 16
 
1 October – 14:15
 
  Israel 21 Bronze medal
 
  Israel18 OT
 
1 October – 18:45
 
  Chile 16
 
  Germany 22
 
 
  France 14
 

Final standings

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Tiebreakers

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  • 1) Wins
  • 2) Points scored
  • 3) Seeding
Pos Team Pld W L W% PF PA
1   United States 7 7 0 100% 147 21.0
2   Israel 7 6 1 86% 104 17.3
3   Germany 7 5 2 71% 112 18.7
4   France 7 5 2 71% 128 18.3
5   Czech Republic 5 3 2 60% 97 19.4
6   Lithuania 5 3 2 60% 95 19.0
7   Chile 5 3 2 60% 84 16.8
8   Romania 5 2 3 40% 79 15.8
9   Italy 4 2 2 50% 74 18.5
10   Austria 4 2 2 50% 70 17.5
11   Mongolia 4 2 2 50% 63 15.8
12   Netherlands 4 2 2 50% 62 15.5
13   Qatar 4 2 2 50% 40 13.3
14   Egypt 4 1 3 25% 66 16.5
15   Poland 4 1 3 25% 65 16.3
16   Kenya 4 1 3 25% 44 14.7
17   Benin 4 1 3 25% 48 11.7
18   China 4 0 4 0% 60 15.0
19   Japan 4 0 4 0% 58 14.5
20   Tunisia 0 0 0 0% 0.0 0

Awards

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Team of the tournament[4]
  Trey McGowens   Omer Sadeh   Leon Fertig
Most valuable player
  Trey McGowens
Top scorer[5]
  Trey McGowens (54 points)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Poland to host FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup 2023". fiba3x3.com. December 16, 2021.
  2. ^ "USA and Netherlands win FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup 2023". fiba3x3.com. October 1, 2023.
  3. ^ "Defending champs Poland and France face early tests at FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup 2023". fiba3x3.com. September 13, 2023.
  4. ^ "MVP Trey McGowens III headlines FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup Men's Team of the Tournament". fiba3x3.com. October 1, 2023.
  5. ^ "Top Scorers | FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup 2023". fiba3x3.com.
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