Manila Hustle 3x3 Season 4 delivered high-intensity action as elite local and international women’s teams faced off in a FIBA-approved international invitational. The fast-paced 3x3 format pushed athletes to their limits, keeping up with elite competition, and playing with immense passion while giving fans a front-row seat to fierce competition.
“Manila Hustle has been a milestone from its very first season. It has been the benchmark for women’s basketball tournaments outside of national team competitions held in the country. Women’s basketball in the Philippines is heard about globally because of the hustle,” said Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas Executive Director Erika Dy.
The tournament was purposefully designed to center women as elite athletes, reinforcing their place on the main stage of competitive sports. Manila Hustle 3x3 Season 4 celebrated not only athletic performance but also the strength, skill, and visibility of women in basketball—particularly Filipina players who continue to prove they can compete at the highest level.
“It feels good to represent women’s basketball in the Philippines on this stage as well as humbling since I got to play with very skilled, smart, and strong players who allow me to grow my game but keep me grounded at the same time,” said Gilas Pilipinas Stars center and two-time UAAP MVP Kacey Dela Rosa.
“With the goal of Manila Hustle to allow other teams from the Philippines to experience playing against international teams, it just goes to show how much we value women showing their talents in male-dominated sports. Our talents don’t go unnoticed now, especially with all the yearly tournaments that allow us to showcase our talents,” said Uratex Dream guard and #1 ranked PH 3v3 player Kaye Pingol.
Serving as a qualifier for the FIBA Women’s Series Shanghai Stop, the tournament provided athletes with a crucial international platform to showcase their talent. For Filipina players, the event highlighted the rising success and global competitiveness of local women’s basketball, as they went head-to-head with international teams in a fast-paced 3x3 format.
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The 2026 Manila Hustle 3x3 participating players and teams
Elite basketball player, Kaye Pingol, ranked as the top 3v3 player in the Philippines
The 2026 Manila Hustle 3x3 team champion, Flowlish Gunma
Uratex Dream team placed first runner-up during the 2026 Manila Hustle 3x3
Team CT Tigers were awarded second runner-up during the 2026 Manila Hustle 3x3
