University Basketball Talent hit the Court at Nationals 3x3 Basketball

The 2025 UniSport 3x3 Basketball Nationals concluded this week at Monash University’s Clayton Campus, bringing together 50 university teams from across Australia for a fast-paced three days of action.

Held in partnership with 3x3Hustle, the tournament showcased the growing strength and popularity of 3x3 Basketball at the university level. The three-day event featured back-to-back competition across four divisions, with teams displaying exceptional skill, teamwork, and comradery.

Monash University, the host institution, was widely praised for delivering a smooth and high-quality event experience, keeping the crowd engaged with fun activities like a spectator shootout competition, food kiosks offering free treats, and spirited performances from Monash Cheer & Dance.

(Left to right): Monash Cheer & Dance, Atmosphere at 3x3 Basketball, Brett Lavale awarding the 3x3 Hustle Men's Div 2 MVP award to Billy Barton (Monash University Basketball).

Brett Lavale, Director of Sport at Monash University, and a newly appointed UniSport Australia Board Member, was in attendance for the finals and presented medals to winning teams.

“It was a privilege to host the UniSport 3x3 Basketball Nationals here at Monash,” Lavale said, “the energy across campus, the sportsmanship on court, and the sense of community from every team made this an unforgettable event.”

The final day of competition was streamed live and free via UniSportTV, allowing fans across the country to tune in. Viewers can revisit the excitement and replay all the medal matches from the final day by visiting UniSportTV.

Results – 2025 UniSport 3x3 Basketball Nationals

Women's Division 2 Champion: The University of Sydney

Runner-up: Charles Sturt University

Third Place: Monash University Grand Final

Grand Final MVP: Lauryn Walker (The University of Sydney)

Men's Division 2 Champion: Monash University

Runner-up: The University of Sydney

Third Place: University of Technology Sydney

Grand Final MVP: Billy Barton (Monash University)

Women's Division 1 Champion: University of Tasmania

Runner-up: The University of Sydney

Third Place: La Trobe University

Grand Final MVP: Sharna Thompson (University of Tasmania)

Men's Division 1 Champion: The University of Melbourne

Runner-up: The University of Sydney

Third Place: Macquarie University

Grand Final MVP: Alexsandar Bandilovski (The University of Melbourne)

Monash University was also recognised with the Spirit Award for its outstanding contribution to the culture and atmosphere of the event.

(L) Nationals 3x3 Basketball MVPs, (R) 2025 Spirit Award Winners

As an exciting next step, the top two teams in both Division 1 men’s and women’s competitions have qualified for the FISU Oceania Qualifying Tournament in New Zealand. There, they will compete for a place at the FISU 3x3 Basketball University World Cup, offering an international pathway for Australian university athletes to experience international competition.

The 2025 UniSport 3x3 Basketball Nationals once again demonstrated the incredible depth of talent, leadership, and community in university sport across Australia. UniSport Australia thanks all participating institutions, officials, volunteers, 3x3Hustle, and Monash University for their contribution to another successful championship event. Final standings from the event can be found here. For media enquiries, please contact:

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