3×3.EXE Super Premier Final: Team Preview Series – Nunawading Sentinels Red.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?

Nunawading Sentinels Red.EXE – Team Preview

Finals Seed: 5th

Round 1 Placing: 4th

Round 2 Placing: 6th

Nunawading Sentinels Red.EXE enters the 3×3.EXE Super Premier Final as a battle-hardened squad, capable of playing through high-intensity matchups while keeping turnovers to a minimum (4.3 per game, 3rd lowest overall). However, their aggressive defensive style has led to foul trouble (7.4 fouls per game, 2nd highest overall), which has been a factor in their toughest losses.

Jake Afoa (5.3 PPG, team leader) has been their go-to scorer, stepping up in key moments, while Zach McKenzie (7.1 RPG, 3rd overall) has anchored their inside presence and rebounding dominance. In Round 1, they fought through a three-way tie in Pool D, securing a dominant must-win victory over Saigon Heat.EXE (21-10) before putting together a huge comeback in the quarterfinals against Hachinohe Dime.EXE (21-13). Their deep tournament run ended in the semi-finals against Alphas.EXE, where they simply ran out of answers against Ryo Ozawa’s breakout shooting performance.

Round 2 proved to be a much tougher challenge, as Nunawading struggled to find offensive rhythm against Lausanne before grinding out a clutch win against Minakami.EXE, led by Afoa’s late-game heroics. However, their quarterfinal loss to Hangzhou (21-8) exposed their struggles against size and efficient interior play.

Now, they open their Finals campaign against Minakami.EXE, a team they defeated in Round 2. With their controlled offense and high-energy defense, Nunawading has the potential to make another deep run—but can they stay out of foul trouble and execute in crunch time?

Keys to Victory:

✅ Limit fouls: Their physical playstyle is a strength, but foul trouble has cost them key moments.
✅ Afoa in attack mode: When Afoa is aggressive early, he sets the tone for the team’s offense.
✅ McKenzie’s rebounding dominance: Securing second-chance opportunities will be crucial against Minakami.EXE’s interior-focused attack.

Game 1: vs. Minakami.EXE (5th vs. 12th)

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.

Watch Live:

3×3.EXE Super Premier FINAL YouTube Link