FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025: Japan, Australia deliver heroics on Day 4

All quarterfinalists were decided on the fourth day of the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2025.

Japan (men) and Australia (women) were unstoppable on their way to a perfect record on Day 4 of the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2025 on March 29. 

Teams:

Japan (men)

A new-look Japan made headlines in a major way in pool play, spectacularly going 2-0. 

They started out against Iran who performed strongly in the Qualifying Draw. Though a close game for the most part, the talk of the action was Japan’s Ryo Ozawa who broke the single-game 3×3 scoring record. He put up an incredible 20 points in their 21 – 17 victory in the opener. 

Their next challenge wouldn’t be as simple though, taking on reigning champs Australia who also medaled at the recent 3×3 Champions Cup. Despite it being a more physical test, there once again was no stopping the mercurial Ozawa, who set his team up every chance he got and shot lights out from deep. He finished with 10 points, leading the improbable win for Japan over the Aussies. 

Momentum could not be more in their favor as they head into Quarter-final action tomorrow. Mongolia also went unbeaten on the day as they would head through to the knockout rounds alongside Australia and Singapore. 

Australia (women)

Talk about dominance.

The gold standard of the 3×3 Asia Cup showed out in pool play with two sublime victories.

Sporting an offensively loaded side in Miles Goodchild, Annel Maley, Alex Wilson, and Marena Whittle, the Aussies handled business against Indonesia with a 21 – 3 win. Maley led them in scoring with 7 points and 8 rebounds. They faced the Philippines next and went on to power through yet again with Wilson’s 9 points and Whittle’s 8 paving the way for a 21 – 8 victory. 

The Gangurrus are primed to add another Asia Cup title to their accolades and the form they showed in pool play is a promising sign of them retaining the top spot. 

Mongolia, Thailand, and the Philippines joined them in the quarterfinal round. All of them performed well today to book their spots in tomorrow’s tie.

Players:

Ryo Ozawa (Japan)

Who else? 

In one of the greatest heat checks in memory, the Japanese star made 3×3 history in their opener against Iran with a 20-point showing, a single-record scoring record. 

He added another 10 points and a ton of clutch dimes against reigning Champs Australia to lead Japan to a perfect pool finish and momentum like no other. 

Ozawa is the player to look out for and if Japan hopes to make a push for the trophy, they’ll need him to stay scorching. 

Ariuntsetseg Bat-Erdene (Mongolia)

The skilled bucket-getter for Mongolia played a key role in their qualification to the knockout rounds. 

Although they lost to Thailand in their final match, their impressive win against Chinese Taipei in their first match was enough to give them the win. Bat-Erdene started with a bang in this match and scored 13 points along with 8 rebounds.

The monster performance earned Mongolia the win that would take them to the next round of the competition. 

Quarter-finals:

Men’s

• Mongolia v Australia
• New Zealand v India
• China v Qatar
• Japan v Singapore

Women’s 

• China v Vietnam
• Australia v Thailand
• Mongolia v Philippines
• Japan v Republic of Korea 

DAY 5

The 5-day frenzy comes to a close tomorrow as we crown our winners of the 3×3 Asia Cup. Tune in LIVE tomorrow on our YouTube channel to find out who takes home gold. 

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