[3x3] SS Rises to Japan's Highest World Ranking at 21st

Background of the Contract: Aiming for FIBA 3x3 World Tour Victory

'SS', currently ranked 1st in Japan and 21st in the world in the FIBA 3x3 team rankings, has signed contracts with three top European players to achieve the first-ever world championship for a Japanese team. (As of March 29, 2026)

Led by world No. 29 player Aleksandar Lazić, the team aims to strategically accumulate ranking points and make victory in the world's highest stage, the 'World Tour', a reality.

Mārcis Osis

Rihards Kuksiks

Aleksandar Lazić

New Player Profiles

・ Aleksandar Lazić

World Ranking: 29th (555,254 pts)

Achievements: Bosnia and Herzegovina national team. A world-class player boasting overwhelming physicality.

・ Rihards Kuksiks

World Ranking: 63rd (381,738 pts)

Achievements: Latvian national team. A precision shooter active in top leagues across Europe.

・ Mārcis Osis

World Ranking: 175th (123,140 pts)

Achievements: A rising star from Latvia, poised to be a next-generation point-getter.

Next Battle: Participating in Hengqin Challenger

As the debut for the new lineup, the team has accepted an invitation from FIBA 3x3 to participate in the 'Hengqin Challenger' to be held in China on April 11-12.