Red Bull Reign: Putting world’s top ballers to the test

Basketball is king in the Philippines and the sport continues to thrive year after year. We have hosted so many international tournaments, and our National Sports Association, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, is making another attempt to host the World Cup of Basketball in cooperation with Indonesia.

All these tournaments not only help increase the profile of the sport, but also gives our athletes a platform for them to improve their craft, as well as gives them a chance to shine and represent our country in the international scene. 

Enter the Red Bull Reign tournament! 

Red Bull Reign is inviting the world’s top ballers to put their skills to the test. With several contests taking place all over the world this summer, this unique 3x3 basketball event will pit hopefuls against one another in a high-endurance, offensive-driven battle that ends with over 15 countries sending their best to compete at the World Finals in Washington DC, USA.

The rules of this tournament are simple: The teams that score the most overall points in each round will advance until one team remains. Players 16 years old and above are open to submit their teams of three, with one reserve, to compete and must have their passports ready!

 A total of four qualifiers will be held throughout May:

• Cebu Qualifier — May 13, Sacred Heart de Ateneo

• Manila Qualifier A — May 20, Buendia Food by the Court

• Manila Qualifier B — May 26, Buendia Food by the Court

• Last Chance Qualifier and Finals — May 27, Nagtahan Bridge Court, Pasig River

Each qualifier will host 16 teams with the top two teams from each day advancing to the finals. Qualifying tournaments and finals are open to the public. Each team will be required to pay a registration fee of P500. Registration is first-come-first-served. Once the quota of 16 teams has been reached, teams registering will be placed on a waitlist.

For online registration: win.gs/redbullreignph.

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