Gangurrus book spot in World Cup knockout rounds

The Australian Gangurrus women’s team are through to the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Poland.

After splitting their opening matches with Mongolia (won 21-15) and the United States (lost 21-18), the Gangurrus, coached by 2001 NBL champion Damon Lowery, fell to Spain 20-18 and edged Hungary 21-18 on Thursday night.

This saw the Australian team, featuring 2024 Olympians Amy Atwell and Marena Whittle, newly signed Townsville Fire wing Emma Clarke and incoming Southside Melbourne Flyers forward Hannah Hank, finish second in Pool B with a 2-2 record.

The Gangurrus will now face Pool C’s third-placed finisher, China, in the knockout phase on Friday night, from 6.25pm AEST.

Australia’s men’s side, containing new Perth Wildcat Alex Higgins-Titsha, former Cairns Taipans Lachlan Barker and Jonah Antonio, and NBL24 champion Jarred Bairstow, coached by Adam Forde, did not qualify for the finals.

The finals matches will be broadcast live on Kayo Sports and the FIBA YouTube Channel.