Ukraine’s Women’s 3x3 Team Secures Back-to-Back Wins in Euro Qualifiers

Ukraine Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team

According to Главком: Ukraine’s women’s 3x3 basketball squad has claimed two consecutive victories in the European Championship qualifiers held in Bucharest, Romania, showcasing a strong performance. In the match against Denmark, the Ukrainian team won 17:8. Miriam Uro-Nile led the scoring with 11 points, and the team is coached by Vitaliy Cherniy.

In the second game, the Ukrainian women’s 3x3 team defeated Lithuania 16:11. Notably, Lithuania played with only three players and no substitutions after Gabriela Sulskė suffered an injury in their first match. Uro-Nile again stood out against Lithuania, scoring 8 points. On June 17, Ukraine’s women’s 3x3 team will continue group play against Sweden. Only the top two teams from each five-team group advance to the playoff round of the Euro 3x3 qualifiers.

Ukraine Men’s National Team

In contrast to the women’s success, the Ukrainian men’s team lost to Spain 78:64 in the fourth round of qualifying for the 2027 FIBA World Cup. Spain also defeated Ukraine in the previous third-round matchup, winning 86:66. However, in the second round, Ukraine’s men beat Denmark 88:71. In the first game of World Cup qualifying, Ukraine defeated Georgia 92:79.

Oleksandr Kovliar was the top scorer in the Georgia-Ukraine game, putting up 31 points in 37 minutes. Oleksandr Lypovyi added 13 points, and Viacheslav Bobrov recorded a double-double with 11 points and 15 rebounds.

Overall, the Ukrainian women’s team continues to compete on the European stage with a goal of reaching the playoffs, while the men’s squad works to overcome challenges in World Cup qualifying.

Ukraine’s women have shown strong form, boosting their chances of advancing. With only two teams per group making the playoffs, the upcoming match against Sweden will be critical. The men’s team, meanwhile, has opportunities to correct mistakes in future games and improve their standing in the fight for a World Cup berth.

As the Ukrainian women’s team strives for success in the Euro qualifiers, the anticipation builds for their upcoming roster announcement for the 2026 World Cup. Understanding the dynamics of the team and their strategic choices can provide valuable insights into their performance and future aspirations. For a closer look at the players set to represent Ukraine on the world stage, check out the details in this latest roster reveal.