Women's National 3x3 Basketball Team of Ukraine in Action
On June 4, the Ukrainian women's 3x3 basketball team is competing in the group stage of the World Championship in Warsaw. Coached by Vitaliy Cherniy, the squad has recorded one win and one loss after two group D matches. The roster includes:
- Miriam Uro-Nilie
- Krystyna Filevych
- Anzhelika Liashko
- Kateryna Koval
In their group, the Ukrainians face teams from France, Canada, Japan, and Lithuania.
The team played two games on the opening day. Their first opponent was Canada, resulting in an 11:14 loss. However, they bounced back in the second match to defeat Japan 19:18. All five teams in Group D currently hold a 1-1 record, making the race for the quarterfinals extremely tight. The group winner advances directly to the quarterfinals, while the second and third-place teams will enter playoff matches. On June 4, Ukraine will play two more games: against France at 1:30 PM and Lithuania at 3:20 PM.
Men's National Team in World Cup Qualifiers
Additionally, the Ukrainian men's national team played in the qualifying rounds for the 2027 World Cup. In the third round, they lost to Spain with a score of 78:64. The lineup for the match against Spain included:
- Lukashov
- Kovliar
- Tkachenko
- Voinalovych
- Skapintsev (starter)
- Lypovyi
- Bobrov
- Zotov
- Pustovyi
- Tyrtyshnyk
- Shelist
- Sushkin
In this game, Kovliar scored 11 points, grabbed 3 rebounds, and dished 5 assists; Voinalovych had 12 points and 2 assists; and Lypovyi contributed 8 points and 5 rebounds.
The men's team started the qualifiers with two wins. In the first round, they beat Georgia 92:79, with Oleksandr Kovliar leading as the top scorer with 31 points. In the second round, they defeated Denmark 88:71. As a result, Ukrainian teams continue to compete internationally, showing their strength in their respective groups.
The situation in Group D for the women's team highlights the intense competition on the global stage, where every team has an equal shot at reaching the quarterfinals. The outcomes of the matches on June 4 could significantly shape the tournament's path for the Ukrainian women. Despite the loss to Spain, the men's team still has a strong chance in upcoming games, having already secured two wins in earlier rounds, underscoring their push to qualify for the 2027 World Cup.
As the Ukrainian women's 3x3 basketball team strives for a quarterfinal berth, it's worth noting their journey leading up to this championship. For insights into how they prepared and what challenges they faced, check out our coverage on Ukraine's women's team at the World Championship.