The “Kandava/Turība” team—comprising Edgars Krūmiņš, Eduards Avotiņš, Kārlis Šilke-Žunda, and Reinis Jānis Avotiņš—secured a qualifying spot for the FIBA 3×3 World Tour in Manama, Bahrain, by winning the BN “Kurši” 3×3 basketball cup in Carnikava. The team defeated “Team Estonia” 20-12 in a rain-interrupted final, earning both the tournament title and a €4,000 travel grant for the November elite series.
Path to the FIBA World Tour
The tournament served as a critical “Quest” category qualifier for the FIBA 3×3 World Tour. According to the tournament results, 12 teams—11 from Latvia and one from Estonia—competed for the single qualifying ticket. The final, held on July 11 at the Carnikava secondary school, required an unconventional finish; after starting on an outdoor court, rain forced a brief pause when the score was tied 3-3. Upon resumption, “Kandava/Turība” dominated the second half, with Kārlis Šilke-Žunda contributing eight points and Reinis Jānis Avotiņš adding six.
Did you know?
Reinis Jānis Avotiņš was recognized as the “Teamsport.lv” most valuable player (MVP) of the tournament for his performance throughout the qualifying bracket.
Tournament Performance and Standout Players
While “Kandava/Turība” claimed the top prize, other teams showed high offensive output. The tournament’s titular sponsor team, BN “Kurši” (Kristofers Karlsons, Eduards Hāzners, Edvards Švalbe, and Gustavs Riekstiņš), finished in ninth place despite high scoring. They suffered narrow losses, falling 18-19 to “Rīga U17” and 20-21 to “Mārupe 3×3.”
Top individual scoring honors went to Rodrigo Jugans of “Mārupe 3×3,” who recorded 35 points across four games. Vernerhs Kohs (“Rīga”) and Oliver Metsalu (“Team Estonia”) followed closely, both scoring 33 points. Jaan Puidet, a notable player from the “TalTech/Alexela” club in the Latvian-Estonian basketball league, led the Estonian efforts in the final with six points.
Infrastructure and Regional Growth
The Carnikava venue meets international FIBA 3×3 standards, developed under the Latvian Basketball Association’s “New Basketball Court for Future Stars” regional program.
Pro Tip:
For those tracking the competitive circuit, full box scores, team standings, and future tournament brackets are maintained via the official FIBA 3×3 competition portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the winning team earn?
The winning team, “Kandava/Turība,” earned a direct qualification spot for the FIBA 3×3 World Tour in Manama, Bahrain, scheduled for November 20–21, along with a €4,000 travel expense reimbursement.
Who were the top scorers at the Carnikava tournament?
Rodrigo Jugans of “Mārupe 3×3” was the tournament’s leading scorer with 35 points. Vernerhs Kohs and Oliver Metsalu tied for second place with 33 points each.
How is the tournament venue funded?
The court in Carnikava was established as part of the Latvian Basketball Association’s regional development program, utilizing funds designated for the Eurobasket 2025 tournament preparations.
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