Banh Mi Kitchen rules Thai 3x3 tilt, Uratex Dream makes QF finish

Banh Mi Kitchen of the Philippines ruled the 3x3 Basketball Thailand International League 2024, while Uratex Dream made a quarterfinals finish in the said tourney.

Banh Mi Kitchen, composed of Tonino Gonzaga, Louie Vigil, TH Tumalip, and Yutien Andrada defeated USA's New Force, 21-15, in the finals on Sunday.

As Banh Mi Kitchen completed the tournament sweep, the men's team also claimed a slot in the Hongcheon Challenger in South Korea in May, which serves as a qualifier for the 2024 FIBA 3x3 World Tour Chengdu Masters in June.

Meanwhile, the women's team Uratex Dream fell short against eventual champions Dusseldorf ZOOS, 13-8, in the quarterfinals on Friday.

The squad finished fourth in Pool B of the tournament but defeated Singapore's Jumpshot, 21-12, in the wildcard round to enter the quarters.

The team is composed of Gilas Pilipinas Women standout Kaye Pingol, Sam Harada, Shanda Anies, and Renzhu Li.

—Justin Kenneth Carandang/JMB, GMA Integrated News