Ukraine’s 3x3 Basketball Team Names Roster for Euro Qualifiers

Women’s National Team Lineup and Path to the European Championship

According to Главком: Head coach Vitaliy Cherniy has finalized the roster for Ukraine’s women’s 3x3 basketball team as they prepare for the European Championship qualifiers in Bucharest on June 16–17. Competing in Group A, the Ukrainian squad will face Romania, Lithuania, Sweden, and Denmark. The top two teams from each group will advance to the playoffs, where only two spots in the European Championship are up for grabs. This qualifying tournament represents a critical opportunity for Ukraine to secure a place among Europe’s elite.

The women’s national team roster is as follows:

• Miriam Uro-Nile
• Krystyna Filevych
• Anzhelika Liashko
• Veronika Kosmach

These players were initially coached by Liudmyla Ivanenko, Aida Yevtushenko, and Kateryna Klyvenok. The qualifying schedule kicks off on June 16 with two matches: Ukraine faces Denmark at 4:05 PM and Lithuania at 7:05 PM. On June 17, the team takes on Sweden at 1:10 PM and Romania at 4:15 PM. The decisive women’s matches are slated for 6:00 PM.

Men’s National Team Results in 2027 World Cup Qualifiers

In related news, Ukraine’s men’s basketball team has posted mixed results in their 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign. They suffered a 78:64 loss to Spain in the fourth round, following a heavy 86:66 defeat to the same opponent in the third round. However, the men’s squad secured a commanding 88:71 victory over Denmark in the second round and opened the qualifiers with a 92:79 win against Georgia.

Oleksandr Kovliar was the standout performer in the Georgia match, scoring 31 points over 37 minutes of play.

Both Ukrainian teams remain in the hunt for spots in prestigious international tournaments, showcasing their skills on the court. Success for the women’s team in these qualifiers could significantly boost women’s basketball development in Ukraine, while the men’s results reflect their determination and drive to improve despite challenges in the selection process. Each squad holds the potential to elevate the profile of Ukrainian basketball on the global stage.

As the Ukrainian women’s team gears up for their crucial qualifiers, it's worth noting the broader context of their international performance. The men's national team has also been actively competing, recently facing tough opponents in their own qualifying matches. To learn more about how both teams are faring and the challenges they face on the road to international competition, check out this detailed overview of Ukraine's upcoming opponents in the 3x3 Basketball World Cup here.