In this episode of Word on the Str33ts, The Mountain sits down with Nico Widmer, a true OG of 3x3 basketball. From being a part of the foundation of the game at FIBA 3x3 to now co-founding Thrix, the first-ever agency dedicated entirely to 3x3, Nico has seen it all.

We dive into why the time is right for a 3x3-specific agency, how Thrix is positioning itself to support players, teams, federations and organizers, and what it means for the evolution of the sport.

The 2025 FIBA 3x3 World Tour tipped off with back-to-back bangers in Utsunomiya and Chengdu — and we’ve got all the smoke.

We kick things off with major news, plus updates on World Tour qualifications and the early leaderboard shifts. Who’s climbing? Who’s slipping? And who just made the personnel moves that could change the whole game?

Then it’s on to the action:
🇯🇵 Utsunomiya – Did the season opener live up to the hype?
🇨🇳 Chengdu – Physical, flashy, and full of surprises.

From breakout ballers to team chemistry checks, we’re unpacking it all — with that signature Word on the Str33ts flavor.

Vince Chang gets personal with one of the best women's players in 3X3: Noortje Driessen!

Hosts Kyle Montgomery, Bas Rozendaal and Vince Chang get together in the DAM for their predictions on the men's PRO Circuit season. Who's in their top 5? Who are the sleeper teams to watch out for?Also, special guest and Olympic Gold medal winner Worthy de Jong joins the show to talk about his stardom in 3X3 and the way he keeps his joy in the game of basketball.

In this episode of Word on the Str33ts hosts Kyle Montgomery and Bas Rozendaal take a look back at the WILD action of the Asia cup, as well as play a game of 'Is this news?' with the lastest items from the world of 3X3 basketball!

In this episode of Word on the Str33ts hosts Kyle Montgomery, Bas Rozendaal, and Vince Chang discuss what happened in the first ever FIBA 3X3 Champions Cup, as well as throw out their picks for the FIBA 3X3 Asia Cup 2025!

In this one, hosts Vince Chang and Bas Rozendaal preview the FIBA 3X3 Sponsor | Champions Cup, give their takes on team rosters and pick their favourites to win the competition

In this episode of Word on the Str33ts, hosts Kyle Montgomery, Bas Rozendaal and Vince Chang take an early look at the 2025 season.

They play a game of Big Deal or No Big Deal with the information that's come out in recent weeks, namely player validations and team World Tour allocations on the men's side.

If you can't wait for the 2025 season, this is the one!