MANAMA (Bahrain) - Riffa (BRN) revel in home support as they go unbeaten on Day 1 of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Riffa 2024 on November 1.
TEAMS
RIFFA (BRN)
The team from Bahrain have been clicking over recent events as they looked in top form yet again at Manama.
They got off to a scorching start after a 21 - 12 victory over Barcelona. Thibaut Vervoort had himself a game as he put up a team-high 9 points in the winning effort.
They handled business against Lausanne next as Dennis Donkor and Vervoort combined for 16 to lead their side to a 21 - 14 win.
They’ll have another stop win in sight tomorrow wthi the home crowd on their side.
PARIS (FRA)
A perennial threat in Paris showed out in Manama as they went 2 - 0 in pool play. It was a 21 - 15 victory in the opener against Podgorica for the French side as Hugo Suhard and Jules Rambaut combined for 13.
It was a tandem effort in the matchup against Ulaanbaatar with Jules Rambaut leading his team in scoring with 8. A 20 - 17 win would seal a perfect display in the pool stage for Paris.
ORLANDO (USA)
There’s a new team in the circuit, and it’s the American side Orlando. They made their way from the Qualifying Draw before taking down a contending Raudondvaris 17 - 15. Keith Clayton and Jackson Trapp combined for 13 points while Brandon Moss brought the athleticism.
The win would be enough to book their spot in the knockout rounds in their debut appearance.
PLAYERS
CAMERON FORTE (Chongming)
Chongming booked their place in the knockout rounds, and it was the offensive monster Cameron Forte who led them there.
He put up a huge 11 points in their steamrolling victory over American juggernauts Miami.
He added a crucial 8 points in their game against Hangzhou which would prove to be enough to hand them the pole position coming out of pool play. They will need him to dominate yet again come Day 2.
JULES RAMBAUT (Paris)
The French big man was a star for Paris who finished perfect on Day 1.
He put up 6 points in their win over Podgorica, imposing himself in the paint, while also playmaking in a big way.
He notched a team-high 9 points in their second win against Ulaanbaatar as well, making him the primary threat for Paris heading into tomorrow's action
QUARTER-FINALS
Chongming (CHN) - Lausanne (SUI)
Liman (SRB) - Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL)
Paris (FRA) - Orlando (USA)
Riffa (BRN) - Hangzhou (CHN)
DAY 2
The action in Manama wraps up tomorrow as we find out who leaves as champs. Tune in LIVE tomorrow to the finals!