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

Hachinohe Dime.EXE – Team Preview

Finals Seed: 6th

Round 1 Placing: 8th

Round 2 Placing: 5th

Hachinohe Dime.EXE enters the 3×3.EXE Super Premier Final as the hometown team, backed by passionate local support. While their 1-4 record may suggest struggles, it is more reflective of tough matchups rather than outright underperformance. A top-four finisher in 2024, Hachinohe Dime.EXE still possesses scoring firepower and defensive playmakers, making them a high-upside threat in the final stage.

Offensively, Chichiro Sawahashira (6.4 PPG, tied 6th) has been their go-to scorer, while Ryoma Endo (1.7 SPG, 2nd / 1.3 BPG, 3rd) has anchored the defence. However, their inability to sustain momentum and execute late in games has led to crucial losses. Round 1 saw a complete collapse against Nunawading Red.EXE, where a 7-2 start unravelled into a 21-13 defeat. In Round 2, they managed to outlast Saigon Heat.EXE (16-14) in a hard-fought battle but then ran into a dominant Brisbane City Blue.EXE squad in the quarterfinals, falling 22-14.

Now, they open their Finals campaign against Simon.EXE, a team that thrives in the paint with their Twin Towers rebounding dominance. Hachinohe will need to match their physicality and find ways to push the pace—can they break through on their home floor and build momentum toward a deep run?

Keys to Victory:

✅ Chichiro’s scoring touch: Sawahashira has been their offensive catalyst. If he finds his rhythm, Hachinohe will be tough to slow down.
✅ Defensive disruptors: Endo’s ability to force steals and protect the rim is key to controlling the tempo.
✅ Battle inside: Against a big, physical Simon.EXE squad, Hachinohe must hold their own in the paint and look to run in transition.

Game 1: vs. Simon.EXE (6th vs. 11th)

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.