Mountain Dew Uganda 3X3 Basketball Series Reaches Climax: Finals Set for December 7th
The inaugural Mountain Dew Uganda 3X3 basketball series, which kicked off in October, has entered its final stretch. The highly anticipated grand finale is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 7th, at the Lugogo Hockey grounds in Kampala.
After traversing the country with seven qualifying stops, 20 teams have secured their spots in the grand finale. The lineup includes 8 female teams and 12 male teams, all vying for the coveted 2 million shillings cash prize, generously sponsored by Mountain Dew.
The stage is set for an electrifying showdown, as the top teams face off in a battle for supremacy. Don’t miss the excitement on December 7th at the Lugogo Hockey grounds!
According to Samuel Akwech, Tournament Director of the UG3X3 series, a remarkable 139 teams participated in the qualifying rounds, spanning across 7 stops nationwide. This impressive turnout comprised 94 men’s teams and 39 women’s teams, all vying for a spot in the grand finale.
In anticipation of the upcoming finals, a draw was held on Thursday at Kati Kati Restaurant in Lugogo, Kampala. During this event, the qualified teams discovered their opponents for the highly anticipated Saturday showdown, setting the stage for an electrifying conclusion to the tournament.
Tournament Bracket Revealed: UG3X3 Grand Finale Set to Tip Off
The stage is set for the highly anticipated UG3X3 Grand Finale, with 12 men’s teams and 8 ladies’ teams competing for the top prize. The winning team in each category will take home UGX 2,000,000, while the runner-up will receive UGX 1,000,000.
The tournament bracket, conducted by Elizabeth Akol and Samuel Akech of Redrhino, features the following groups:
Men’s Category
- Group A: Grim Reapers (Kampala), Amus (Mbale), Dem Boys (Kampala)
- Group B: VBL (Jinja), Layibi (Gulu), Team Clan (Kampala)
- Group C: BNB (Kampala), Effort Hoopers (Mukono), Global Giants (Mbarara)
- Group D: Cole World (Mukono), Ntare PickUp (Mbarara), New Stars (Mukono)
Ladies’ Category
- Group A: Assassins (Jinja), Calcutta (Gulu), St. Noa (Kampala), 3PEAT (Kampala)
- Group B: MUST Hoopers (Mbarara), Lady Storms (Kampala), Majesties (Mukono), Blue Fox (Mbale)
The UG3X3 Grand Finale promises to be an exhilarating display of skill and competition, with the top teams battling it out for the ultimate prize
