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

Saigon Heat.EXE – Team Preview

Finals Seed: 10th

Round 1 Placing: 9th

Round 2 Placing: 12th

Saigon Heat.EXE enters the 3×3.EXE Super Premier Final as an unpredictable force, capable of dominating on the boards but struggling with turnovers and late-game execution. Despite a 1-3 record, they have the size and physicality to challenge top teams, averaging 15.3 rebounds per game (tied for 2nd overall). However, their 8.3 turnovers per game have repeatedly cost them in crunch time.

In Round 1, they opened with a statement win over Shoot It Dragons.EXE (21-13), powered by Denhym Brooke’s dominant two-way performance (11 points, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1 steal). But in a must-win game against Nunawading Red.EXE, they failed to match their earlier intensity, allowing Nunawading to dictate the tempo and close out a decisive 21-10 victory.

By Round 2, Saigon Heat.EXE remained competitive but struggled to close out tight games. Denhym Brooke (7 points, 4 rebounds) led the charge against Hachinohe Dime.EXE, but foul trouble and fatigue proved costly, leading to a narrow 16-14 defeat. The biggest question heading into Hachinohe is whether Faredj Messaoudi (6.0 RPG, tied for 6th overall) will return, as his presence in the paint could be a game-changer.

Saigon Heat.EXE now faces Beefman.EXE in their first-round matchup, a team known for quick perimeter play and efficient offense. Can they tighten up their ball control, capitalize on their size, and secure a crucial opening win?

Keys to Victory:

✅ Limit turnovers: Their high turnover rate has been their Achilles’ heel—valuing possessions will be crucial.
✅ Dominate the glass: If Faredj Messaoudi plays, they must lean into their rebounding edge to control second-chance opportunities.
✅ Denhym Brooke factor: With Brooke as their primary scorer and rim protector, getting him good looks will be essential.

Game 1: vs. Beefman.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.