Having reached world No. 35, Jumpshot SG continues to raise Singapore’s 3×3 profile with blend of global talent, local ambition and youth development.
SINGAPORE, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Jumpshot Singapore, the nation’s first professional 3×3 basketball team, has reached a new milestone by climbing to #35 in the FIBA 3×3 Team Rankings, the highest-ever position achieved by a Singapore-based professional team. This breakthrough on the global stage underscores Jumpshot’s growing competitiveness and its mission to professionalise 3×3 basketball in Singapore and the region.
“Breaking into the world’s top 40 is an important step for both our team and Singapore basketball,” said Ms Esther Quek, Founder and CEO of Jumpshot Singapore. “It shows that with the right structure, vision, and perseverance, Singaporean teams can compete at the highest level.”
A Team Built on Experience and Local Development
Jumpshot’s rise in the international rankings has been driven by a core of experienced professionals and ambitious local talent. The team’s core features Filip Krämer from Austria and Hungary’s Attila Demeter, both seasoned 3×3 and 5×5 players who bring leadership, discipline and chemistry to the court. They are joined by global standouts such as reigning FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup MVP and gold medallist Dillon Stith (Australia), FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup MVP and silver medallist Omer Sadeh (Israel), Marek Klassen (Canada), Jose Blázquez (Spain), Diego De Blas (Spain), Charalampos Kiousis (Greece) and Jakob Strel (Slovenia), all of whom have represented their countries on the international stage, bringing an abundance of experience and pedigree to the Jumpshot roster.
Alongside these international stalwarts, Jumpshot continues to invest in emerging Singaporean players such as Sergul Toh, Ron Teh, and Jackson Mah, giving them exposure to international competition and mentoring opportunities. This combination of seasoned leadership and home-grown talent has become the hallmark of Jumpshot’s playing philosophy.
“The most sustainable way to build a strong team is to mix world-class experience with local drive,” said Demeter, who also serves as a coach and mentor within Jumpshot’s youth programme. “It raises standards across the board and helps young Singaporean players gain the confidence to compete internationally.”
Toh concurred as he shared how the team’s platform has allowed fellow Singaporeans to continue pursuing their competitive sporting ambitions.
“As a working adult in Singapore, opportunities to step onto the international stage and compete against elite players are admittedly scarce,” he said. “Jumpshot has given us a consistent platform to keep training and playing at a high level, keeping our competitive dreams alive even as we balance the realities of adult life.”
Together, these athletes have helped Jumpshot to establish itself as one of Asia’s most consistent and competitive professional 3×3 teams. Over the past season, the team has secured podium finishes across multiple tournaments in Penang, Seoul, Taipei, Hongcheon and Singapore, ultimately culminating in two international championship titles – the Yunnan 3×3 Grand Final in Kunming and the second season of the Jumpshot 3×3 right here in Singapore.
