Gunners crown themselves for the fourth time to the master - Dragonz strong!

Gunners crown themselves for the fourth time to the master - Dragonz strong!

On May 26, 2025, the Gunners secured the championship title with a clear 3-0 victory in the final series of the Superliga Basketball. This was the first title defense for the team since its foundation. The association, which had previously won the championship title in 2011, 2016 and 2024, prevailed against the Dragonz in the final, which impressively celebrated its first runner -up championship.

The final took place in front of 1,500 spectators and brought together two teams of Burgen. Oberwart started the game strongly and quickly led 11: 1. After the first quarter it was already 8:12 pm for the team. The top scorer of the Dragonz, Sead Hadififejzovich, was excluded in the ninth minute after a foul, which significantly influenced the course of the game.

emotional roller coaster in the final

At half -time, Oberwart was ahead with 16 points. Although the Dragonz in the third quarter could reduce the gap to nine points, it was not enough to turn the game. Oberwart kept his nerves and brought the lead over the time to celebrate the fourth championship title in the club's history.

In the domestic basketball scene, however, there are not only successes at the elite level. The U14 Young Gunners also show promising services. They started the 2022/23 championship season with an impressive winning victory against the Mattersburg Rocks. On November 6, 2022, despite the replacement weakened opponent, they were able to achieve a final score of 121: 21. Coach Kurt Leitner was satisfied with the implementation of the training elements and the team performance.

The future of basketball in Austria

In addition to the titles achieved, the 3 × 3 basketball in Austria is growing steadily. This format has spread worldwide and enables players to participate in official FIBA-3 × 3 tournaments, both nationally and internationally. In order to take part in these events, athletes must create and verify a 3 × 3 profile inside. Fiba-3 × 3 tournaments are held in Austria all year round, and interested organizers have the opportunity to register their tournaments as FIBA-3 × 3 events.

The new 3 × 3 table organ license developed in Austria paves the way for a structured growth of this fast and dynamic basketball form, which promotes teamwork and quick decisions. Coaches can integrate 3 × 3 elements into their training sessions to improve the versatility and decision-making ability of their players: to improve inside. The format allows players without acting the classic positions of the 5-to-5, which requires a new style of play and strategy.

The successes of the Gunners and the U14-Young Gunners as well as the growing interest in the 3 × 3 basketball testify to a prospering basketball scene in Austria, which flourishes both in the young and elite area.

Further information on the championships and 3 × 3 tournaments can be found on the following websites: My district and Basketball Austria .