Great Britain's basketball teams faced a challenging weekend at the FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup qualifiers. The women's team lost their opener to Latvia 21-13, with Savannah Wilkinson and Hannah Robb each scoring five points. They later defeated Georgia 21-16, thanks to Wilkinson's 11 points, and beat Greece 16-11 in an elimination game, led by Wilkinson's 10 points. However, they fell short in the final against Romania, losing 21-17, and missed out on qualification. The men's team also had a mixed performance, losing their opener to Latvia 21-15, despite Evan Walshe scoring six points. They bounced back with a 22-16 win over Romania, with Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye scoring the decisive points. The team later defeated Slovenia 21-16, with Lautier-Ogunleye sealing the win with a two-pointer. Both teams showed resilience but ultimately could not secure qualification.
Canada's roster for the FIBA U18 Women’s AmeriCup (June 17 to 23 in Colombia) has been announced. Should be a strong team that will compete for a medal. Crestwood head coach Marlo Davis making his international head coaching debut. Top 4 teams advance to Worlds next summer https://t.co/yEobFoTdX9
.@gbbasketball women fought hard, but just fell short of @FIBA3x3 Europe Cup qualification due to a loss in the finals to hosts Romania. Day two round up: https://t.co/iesakJMW61 https://t.co/ZQCX1fPE81
In a game that went down to the final seconds, @gbbasketball women lose 21-17 to Romania and miss out on qualification to August’s @FIBA3x3 Europe Cup. Sonia Kim books Romania’s ticket to Austria from the foul line with 6.7 seconds left. Heartbreaker.
So two big games coming up for @gbbasketball. The women play Romania at 3:05pm (ten mins time) and the men play Israel at 4:05pm. Winner will advance to the @FIBA3x3 Europe Cup.
.@gbbasketball men play Greece at 2:05pm and the women play Romania at 3:05pm. All games UK time.
Behind 10 points from Savannah Wilkinson, @gbbasketball beat Greece 16-11 in an elimination game to send GB to the finals where they play Romania later today at for a place in August’s @FIBA3x3 Europe Cup.
Great Britain’s women square off against Greece next. Game starts in a few minutes.. https://t.co/Pe2mScdzCO
🇬🇧 Game time! Our women’s team take on Greece at 1:05PM! Tune in 👉 https://t.co/6ZUqx2wt4P #GBbasketball #3x3europe https://t.co/Qoo3VjYZs4
.@gbbasketball put on an all-round clinic to dismantle a well-established 3X3 nation Slovenia 21-16 and keep their hopes of qualifying for the @FIBA3x3 Europe Cup in August. Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye buries a two-pointer with 1:35 to spare to seal an impressive win.
canada women's 3x3 squad fall 21-12 to a a red-hot france team in the final at clermont-ferrand.
canada women's 3x3 squad defeats netherlands 21-18 in the semifinals at clermont-ferrand series stop to advance to the finals at 4:35 pm ET.
.@gbbasketball women head closer towards the @FIBA3x3 Europe Cup as they play Greece tomorrow (Sunday) for a place in the semi-finals of the Qualifying tournament. Round up of their group games: https://t.co/E6Xgx4mgux https://t.co/148FjFv4CU
canada women's 3x3 team defeat puerto rico 21-19 in OT at the clermont-ferrand quarterfinals series stop. up next canada plays in the semis at 3:15 pm ET.
💪 @savwilkinson12 STOOD ON BUSINESS as she put up 11 POINTS against Georgia! 🔥🇬🇧 #3x3Europe | @gbbasketball https://t.co/ANopUL1HpZ
.@gbbasketball men show tremendous character against hosts Romania to win 22-16. A 4-0 run by Romanians tied the game at 16-16 with less than two minutes left until GB finished the game with 6 unanswered. Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye puts GB over 21-point mark with a double.
.@gbbasketball men lose their @FIBA3x3 Europe Cup qualifying opener 21-15 to reigning Olympic 3x3 gold medalists Latvia. @McrGiants guard Evan Walshe leads GB with six points. Despite the loss, a very good showing from GB against a more experienced and decorated 3x3 nation.
.@gbbasketball lose 3x3 Europe Cup qualifier opener 21-13 against Latvia. Savannah Wilkinson and Hannah Robb both lead GB with five points. GB-Latvia soon to tip in the Men’s group. Link below. https://t.co/oiReKGmbzN
.@gbbasketball women vs Latvia in the @FIBA3x3 Europe Cup qualifiers tips off in under five minutes. Catch the action here: https://t.co/NvnBl8xdmA