Under the watchful gaze of the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids of Giza, Italy and Japan were crowned world champions in the men and women’s Red Bull Half Court Finals in Cairo.
It was truly a sight to behold, with a surreal court placed directly in front of one of the seven wonders of the world. The Italian team - Not x Bolo by Night - emerged triumphant as they saw off Spain (Be Goat) and Germany (Rock On & Namaste) before topping Japan (Beefman) in a tightly contested final.
Truth be told, the rebounding of the Italians was what clinched the title. Their hustle, passion and dedicated commitment to contesting - and ultimately claiming - possession after each deflection off the rim was admirable.
