Ukrainian Basketball Star Angelika Liashko Tops Global 3x3 Rankings

Angelika Liashko Leads Ukraine in 3x3 World Rankings

According to Главком: With 7,410 points earned, Angelika Liashko has climbed to the top spot among Ukrainian basketball players in the global 3x3 rankings. On the international stage, Ukraine’s women’s 3x3 team secured 6th place at the World Championship, highlighting the rising caliber of Ukrainian athletes in this discipline. Liashko, aged 25, currently holds 46th place worldwide in 3x3 with 64,555 points.

Unfortunately, Daria Dubniuk, who started 2026 as Ukraine’s No. 1, is not currently playing for the national team due to injury recovery. She has dropped to 49th globally with 63,629 points. Other Ukrainian women’s players also occupy lower positions:

• Miriam Uro-Nile – 50,541 points, 91st place
• Kateryna Koval – 48,165 points, 108th place
• Anastasiia Kovtun – 34,886 points, 196th place
• Veronika Kosmach – 34,475 points, 203rd place
• Karina Panchuk – 34,060 points, 209th place
• Bohdana Lapkhan – 33,288 points, 219th place

Ukraine’s Men’s Team in World Cup Qualifiers

Ukraine’s men’s basketball team failed to overcome obstacles in the 2027 World Cup qualifiers, losing to Spain in the fourth round with a score of 78:64. In this match, the Ukrainian squad could not capitalize on their opportunities despite players’ efforts. In the third qualifying round, Spain defeated Ukraine decisively, 86:66. However, in the second round, Ukrainian basketball players secured a win over Denmark, 88:71.

Ukraine’s first qualifying match was against Georgia, which they won 92:79. Oleksandr Kovliar emerged as a key player, scoring 31 points in 37 minutes of play. Other players, such as Oleksandr Lypovyi and Viacheslav Bobrov, also made significant contributions to the victory, scoring 13 and 11 points respectively, with Bobrov adding 15 rebounds.

Next week, both the women’s and men’s 3x3 national teams of Ukraine will compete in the European Championship qualifiers, offering Ukrainian athletes a chance to showcase their skills on the international stage.

These developments point to the active growth of Ukrainian basketball, especially in the 3x3 format, where the women’s team has achieved strong results globally. Despite setbacks like Daria Dubniuk’s injury, new leaders such as Angelika Liashko are boosting Ukraine’s competitiveness in this sport.

Although the men’s team faces challenges in the qualifiers, it also shows potential by securing wins against tough opponents. Upcoming matches could prove crucial for both teams as they prepare for future international competitions.

While Angelika Liashko's ascent in the global 3x3 rankings showcases the potential of Ukrainian athletes, the recent challenges faced by the men's team highlight the competitive landscape of international basketball. Their recent elimination from the World Cup by Australia underscores the hurdles that remain for Ukrainian basketball on the world stage. For more details on this match and its implications, check out our coverage of how Ukraine was eliminated from the 3x3 Basketball World Cup here.