3×3.EXE Super Premier Final: Team Preview Series – Beefman.EXE

3×3.EXE Super Premier Final: Team Preview Series

The stage is set. After two rounds of intense competition in Vietnam and Thailand, the 3×3.EXE Super Premier 2025 has arrived at its grand finale in Hachinohe, Japan. With $40,000 USD in total prize money on the line—including $24,000 for the champions—and three coveted World Tour spots up for grabs, the stakes have never been higher.

Every team has fought through fierce battles, endured gruelling matchups, and showcased their strengths, but now, as they land in Japan, only one goal remains—to be crowned champions.

In this Team Preview Series, we’ll break down each squad’s journey to the final, highlighting key players, strengths, and the challenges they’ll face on the road to glory. With world-class talent, tactical masterclasses, and high-pressure moments ahead, who has what it takes to rise above the rest and claim the title?

Stay tuned as we dive into each contender’s path to the championship.

Beefman.EXE – Team Preview

Finals Seed: 7th

Round 1 Placing: 6th

Round 2 Placing: 8th

Beefman.EXE enters the 3×3.EXE Super Premier Final as a high-powered offensive squad, capable of lighting up the scoreboard when they find their rhythm. Their evenly distributed offensive approach and strong shooting core make them one of the most dangerous perimeter teams in the field. Takaaki Shimizu (5.3 PPG) has been their most consistent scorer, while Tatsuhito Noro has shown he can explode for big performances, evidenced by his 14-point outburst in Round 1. Ita Yamato (2nd overall in assists per game) ensures the offense flows smoothly, keeping all players engaged in the action.

Round 1 showcased their streaky nature—they secured a hard-fought win over Tokyo Dime.EXE but struggled against the size and rebounding dominance of Brisbane City Blue.EXE, who held them to just 20% shooting from deep. In Round 2, the story was similar—despite a clutch performance from Shimizu to lift them past Simon.EXE, they ran out of steam in the quarterfinals, falling 21-5 to Alphas.EXE in a game where their usual offensive rhythm never materialized.

Now, they face Saigon Heat.EXE in their opening Finals matchup, a team with a strong inside presence that could challenge their perimeter-focused attack. If Beefman.EXE can find their shooting touch early, they have the potential to control the pace and dictate the game on their terms.

Keys to Victory:

✅ Find the hot hand: Whether it’s Shimizu or Noro, they need to identify who has the touch early and ride that momentum.
✅ Stretch the floor: Saigon Heat.EXE will look to dominate inside, so spacing and efficient perimeter shooting will be critical.
✅ Ball movement: Ita Yamato’s ability to keep the offense flowing will be key to creating open looks and breaking down the defense.

Game 1: vs. Saigon Heat.EXE (7th vs. 10th)

Tournament Details

The 3×3.EXE Super Premier Final is set to take place in Hachinohe, Japan, on May 23, 2025. The tournament will be streamed live on YouTube (link to be provided later), with the first game tipping off at 12:00 PM local time (JST).

With $40,000 USD in total prize money and $24,000 USD awarded to the champions, the stakes are at their peak. The top three teams will also secure a spot in the World Tour, making this a defining moment in the season.

Don’t miss out on the conclusion of the first major 3×3 basketball tournament of the year, where the best teams battle for supremacy on the road to global glory.