[3x3] SS, Ranked 21st in the World, Ascends to Japan's Top to Aim for Global Pinnacle

### ■ Background of the Contract: Aiming for the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Championship

Positioned at No. 1 in Japan and No. 21 in the world in the FIBA 3x3 Team Rankings, "SS" has signed contracts with three top European players to seize the world championship—a first for a Japanese team. (As of March 29, 2026)

Led by Aleksandar Lazić, ranked 29th in the world, the team will strategically accumulate ranking points to make winning the world's highest stage, the "World Tour," a reality.

### ■ Profiles of Newly Joined Players

- **Aleksandar Lazić** World Rank: **29th** (555,254pt) Achievements: Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina. A world-class player boasting overwhelming physical strength.

- **Rihards Kuksiks** World Rank: **63rd** (381,738pt) Achievements: Representative of Latvia. A precision shooter active in top leagues across European countries.

- **Mārcis Osis** World Rank: **175th** (123,140pt) Achievements: A rising star from Latvia. The next-generation point getter.

### ■ The Next Battle: Participating in the Hengqin Challenger

As the first battle of the new team structure, it has been decided that they will participate in the "Hengqin Challenger" held in China on April 11-12, utilizing an invitation slot from FIBA 3x3.