The return of veteran Chris Dierker, a pivotal figure in Vietnamese basketball, alongside key players Justin Young, Dinh Thanh Tam, and Tran Dang Khoa, played a crucial role in the team’s 21-15 triumph over their Thai rivals on March 27.

This quartet had previously made history at the 2019 SEA Games in the Philippines, clinching Vietnam’s first-ever basketball medal- a bronzeat the regional tournament.

The team’s impressive performance earned them special recognition from the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), which featured their match as the "Game of the Day" on its official website.

Meanwhile, Vietnam’s women’s team also shone on the court, defeating Kazakhstan 22-12 to secure their place in the Main Draw, with rookie Thu Hang delivering key points.

Reaching the Main Draw of the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup presents a valuable opportunity for both national teams to gain experience ahead of the SEA Games, where Vietnam aims to continue making strides in regional basketball.

Vietnam wins championship title at Russian international basketball tournament

VOV.VN - Local side Thang Long Warriors won their first ever international championship title at the Games of the Future's basketball tournament, which concluded on February 27 in Kazan in Russia.