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The 3x3 superstars Marko Savic and Dejan Majstorovic will be pitted against former teammates Dusan Bulut and Tamas Ivosev for the first time since a shock breakup when Serbian teams Ub and Novi Sad clash on Day 1 of the Doha Masters on March 26-27.
The world’s 10 highest ranked teams will launch the World Tour’s season opener in an absolutely loaded field in Doha - the site of several famous 3x3 moments, including the jaw-dropping decider between Riga (LAT) and Liman (SRB) last November.
The Day 1 highlight will be the clash between new-look Novi Sad and beefed-up Ub in what will surely be an emotionally charged contest.
Savic and Majstorovic had been core pieces with powerhouse Novi Sad, who had long dominated the circuit until falling behind rivals Riga and Liman on last season’s shortened World Tour.
Their disappointing campaign triggered the most stunning breakup since Brangelina split.
Without their two guns, No.6 seed Novi Sad have been written off but it would be foolish to write off any team with Dusan Bulut aka ‘Mr Bullutproof’. But No.3 seed Ub, who made the final of the Hungary Masters last year, loom as a formidable opponent as they hunt for a title.
Locals Lusail (QAT) will be hoping to make it more than a two-horse race in Pool C.
In Pool A, No.1 seed Liman will be on a mission like Tom Cruise as they aim for redemption after agonizing defeats last year to Riga in Doha and the Jeddah Final.
Liman face tricky No.8 seed Piran (SLO) and No.9 Sakiai Gulbele (LTU) on Day 1. Led by legendary duo Simon Finzgar and Gasper Ovnik, the Slovenians are always formidable opposition while Montreal Masters 2019 winners Sakiai can mix it with the best.
Consistent Riga, who once again have their full-strength lineup, will be hot favorite in Pool B which also features new-look No.7 seed Amsterdam Talent&Pro (NED) and No.10 Edmonton (CAN).
Pool D will be a battle of red, white and blue with NY Harlem and Princeton playing for American bragging rights.
No.4 seed NY Harlem have terrible memories of Doha having failed to get out of Day 1 last year, but they have a stronger squad this time around led by highlight reel Dominique Jones aka ‘Disco Domo’ and Joey King.
No.5 seed Princeton were runners-up in the World Tour Final 2019 but only played once last year - a quarter-finals finish in Doha.
They won’t have superstar Robbie Hummel, but Kareem Maddox can fly higher, while shooter Craig Moore always wants more two-pieces.
The third team in the group will come from qualification.
The world’s 10 highest ranked teams will launch the World Tour’s season opener in an absolutely loaded field in Doha - the site of several famous 3x3 moments, including the jaw-dropping decider between Riga (LAT) and Liman (SRB) last November.
The Day 1 highlight will be the clash between new-look Novi Sad and beefed-up Ub in what will surely be an emotionally charged contest.
Savic and Majstorovic had been core pieces with powerhouse Novi Sad, who had long dominated the circuit until falling behind rivals Riga and Liman on last season’s shortened World Tour.
Their disappointing campaign triggered the most stunning breakup since Brangelina split.
Without their two guns, No.6 seed Novi Sad have been written off but it would be foolish to write off any team with Dusan Bulut aka ‘Mr Bullutproof’. But No.3 seed Ub, who made the final of the Hungary Masters last year, loom as a formidable opponent as they hunt for a title.
Locals Lusail (QAT) will be hoping to make it more than a two-horse race in Pool C.
In Pool A, No.1 seed Liman will be on a mission like Tom Cruise as they aim for redemption after agonizing defeats last year to Riga in Doha and the Jeddah Final.
Liman face tricky No.8 seed Piran (SLO) and No.9 Sakiai Gulbele (LTU) on Day 1. Led by legendary duo Simon Finzgar and Gasper Ovnik, the Slovenians are always formidable opposition while Montreal Masters 2019 winners Sakiai can mix it with the best.
Consistent Riga, who once again have their full-strength lineup, will be hot favorite in Pool B which also features new-look No.7 seed Amsterdam Talent&Pro (NED) and No.10 Edmonton (CAN).
Pool D will be a battle of red, white and blue with NY Harlem and Princeton playing for American bragging rights.
No.4 seed NY Harlem have terrible memories of Doha having failed to get out of Day 1 last year, but they have a stronger squad this time around led by highlight reel Dominique Jones aka ‘Disco Domo’ and Joey King.
No.5 seed Princeton were runners-up in the World Tour Final 2019 but only played once last year - a quarter-finals finish in Doha.
They won’t have superstar Robbie Hummel, but Kareem Maddox can fly higher, while shooter Craig Moore always wants more two-pieces.
The third team in the group will come from qualification.
