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.
Simon.EXE – Team Preview
Finals Seed: 11th
Round 1 Placing: 11th
Round 2 Placing: 11th
Simon.EXE enters the 3×3.EXE Super Premier Final as a battle-tested squad that has shown glimpses of promise but has struggled to turn their physical presence into wins. Despite their winless record, they’ve been one of the most dominant rebounding teams in the tournament, averaging 15.3 rebounds per game (tied for 2nd overall). Their signature Twin Towers duo—Cheick Keita and Mike Harry—has consistently controlled the glass, creating second-chance opportunities and disrupting opposing offenses.
Round 1 saw Simon.EXE pushed to their limits in Pool C’s brutal matchups, falling to Brisbane City Blue.EXE (15-9) in a defensive battle before losing to Alphas.EXE (19-13), where Devin Gilligan’s clutch play proved to be the difference. Round 2 followed a similar script, with Brisbane once again overpowering Simon in the paint, before a hard-fought battle against Beefman.EXE ended in heartbreak after Takaaki Shimizu buried back-to-back deep twos in the final minute.
Now, Simon.EXE gets an immediate shot at redemption, opening their Finals campaign against Hachinohe Dime.EXE—a team with similar struggles but the advantage of playing on home soil. With their dominant rebounding and physical presence in the paint, they have the tools to dictate the tempo—but can they finally break through and turn their strengths into victories?Keys to Victory:
✅ Control the glass: Continue leveraging their rebounding dominance to limit second-chance opportunities for opponents.
✅ Capitalize on size mismatches: Use their physicality to create easier scoring opportunities inside.
✅ Shooter space: Enable Yakiv Titov (key shooter) to get into rhythm, either by coming off screens or finding him when the defence collapses.
Game 1: vs. Hachinohe Dime.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.
