The arena lights flicker. The crowd holds its breath. The Serbian 3x3 basketball team has touched down in Warsaw, Poland, ready to unleash chaos on the court. From June 1 to June 7, the city will host the 10th edition of the FIBA 3x3 World Cup, and Serbia isn’t just attending — they’re hunting. They’re chasing history. They’re chasing gold.

The Squad That Shatters Expectations

The Basketball Federation of Serbia has unveiled a lineup that screams dominance. Nemanja Barać, Strahinja Stojačić, Andreja Milutinović, and Nenad Nerandžić form the core, guided by head coach Marko Ždera. Behind the scenes, Danilo Lukić, conditioning coach Aleksandar Milošević, and physiotherapist Stojan Subašić ensure every muscle is primed for war. This isn’t a practice squad. It’s a precision weapon.

And let’s get one thing straight: Serbia arrives as the number one team in the world. The FIBA 3x3 rankings don’t lie. They’ve earned this spot through sweat, sacrifice, and sheer will.

The Road to Gold

The opening bell rings on June 1. Serbia faces Madagascar at 19:45, a warm-up before the real test: a showdown with reigning champions Spain at 21:35. Can they handle the pressure? Two days later, on June 3, Australia and Austria stand in their way. Every possession matters. Every rebound is a battle.

The group stage winner marches straight to the quarterfinals. Second and third place teams fight for a lifeline. The elimination round begins June 6, with medal matches decided on June 7. The clock is ticking. The stakes are sky-high.

History is on their side. In nine previous World Cups, Serbia has captured six gold medals, one silver, and one bronze from last year’s tournament in Ulaanbaatar. But past glory doesn’t win future titles. They want seven. They want immortality. Warsaw, are you ready?