Men's National 3x3 Basketball Squad Named for the 2026 Season
Head coach Volodymyr Zhurzhiy has finalized the roster for Ukraine's men's 3x3 basketball team for the 2026 season. The squad will begin preparations with a training camp in Tallinn, Estonia, running from May 27 to June 15. Following this, the team will compete in the 2026 European Championship qualifiers in Bucharest, Romania, on June 16–17. They will vie for one of only two available spots to secure a place at EuroBasket 2026.
In addition to the qualifiers, Ukraine's men's team has scheduled several exhibition games. On June 25, they will face Angola in Riga, followed by a match against Lithuania in Šiauliai on June 28. The next round of World Cup qualifying games will take place in July: a nominally home match against Georgia on July 2, and an away game against Denmark on July 5. These contests will wrap up the first stage of the World Cup qualification process.
Team Roster
Here is the full lineup for Ukraine's men's 3x3 basketball team for the 2026 season:
- Lev Koshevatskyi
- Illya Kabatsyura
- Serhiy Startsev
- Oleksandr Dyupin
- Yaroslav Karpiuk
- Vladyslav Mustyatsa
- Artem Lopukhov
- Vladyslav Frolov
The team is ready to face the challenges ahead in the coming months.
Ukraine's participation in the European Championship qualifiers and these friendly matches marks a critical phase in their preparation for international competition. With this talented lineup, the coach has high hopes for a strong performance, which could significantly boost the development of basketball in Ukraine. Securing a spot at EuroBasket 2026 would be a major achievement for the country's athletes, providing them with a platform to showcase their skills on a larger stage.
As the men's team gears up for the upcoming season, it's worth noting that the women's 3x3 basketball squad is also making significant strides under new leadership. Their preparations have recently commenced, promising an exciting year for Ukrainian basketball. To learn more about the changes in the women's team and their training schedule, check out the details in our article on the women's 3x3 basketball team.