Kudos to Malaysia’s Men’s 3×3 Basketball Team! Making waves and leaving their mark on the courts of the recent FIBA Asia Cup held in Singapore, our team has soared to new heights, clinching a commendable 9th place. Amidst fierce competition and intense matchups, Malaysia’s finest athletes showcased unparalleled skill, determination, and sportsmanship, earning well-deserved recognition on the regional stage.
The tournament showcased some of the best players in the country, including the NS Matrix Deers and the star player of the Malaysian national team, Ting Chun Hong, together with Lee Jia Jun, Leong Zhen Kang and Ooi Xian Fu, who currently rank among the top three players on the FIBA 3×3 Ranking leaderboard in Malaysia. On the other hand, Hiew Ky Lie, Wong Chah Yee, Nur Adila, and Toh Ke Hui represent the Women’s Category, aiming for a quarter-final ticket in Pool C as the 6th seed team from last year.
Before the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2024, the Men travelled to China to participate in the China Dragon 3×3 – Stop 3, one of the highest-ranking 3×3 games in FIBA 3×3 events, to build better team chemistry.
As one of the seeded teams, our women’s category was well prepared by training in the Philippines and playing games there. Nonetheless, the Malaysian team lost two consecutive games, 21-4 against Mongolia, who earned the first-ever bronze medal in FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2024, and 10-17 against the Philippines, who showed better play and defence in the rivalry against Malaysia. Both games were hampered by poor shooting performance. However, the Women’s team showed better defence and offence in the second game in Singapore, with Hiew Ky Lie and Toh Ke Hui each scoring 5 points, respectively.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the team members and all our dedicated Malaysia basketball fans for their continuous support. 3×3 games have just started in Malaysia, and players still need to improve. With your ongoing encouragement and involvement, we look forward to achieving greater success in the future.
