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Unrivaled Women's League: Teams, Draft Highlights, and Mystery Picks

Unrivaled, a new 3x3 winter basketball league co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, has announced its rosters for its inaugural season starting January 17. The league, featuring top WNBA players, aims to provide a domestic alternative for athletes during the WNBA offseason, offering the highest average salary in women's professional sports history and equity in the league. Games will be broadcast on TNT and TruTV, with a unique format played on a compressed full court. Notable players like Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson are not participating in the first season.

via The Athletic|

#3x3-basketball #breanna-stewart #napheesa-collier

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Cameron Brink Joins U.S. Women's 3x3 Olympic Basketball Team

Cameron Brink, Rhyne Howard, Cierra Burdick, and Hailey Van Lith will represent the U.S. in the 2024 Olympic women's 3x3 basketball team, aiming for a second consecutive gold medal. The team, coached by Jennifer Rizzotti, includes players with significant experience in both the WNBA and international competitions.

via Yahoo Sports|

#3x3-basketball #basketball #olympics

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Cameron Brink, Rhyne Howard Lead U.S. Women's 3x3 Basketball Team for Paris 2024

Hailey Van Lith, Cameron Brink, Rhyne Howard, and Cierra Burdick have been named to the USA women's 3x3 basketball team for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The team, coached by Jennifer Rizzotti, aims to defend the gold medal won in Tokyo. The 3x3 format is a fast-paced, physical game played on a half-court with a 10-minute game clock.

via USA TODAY|

#3x3-basketball #cameron-brink #hailey-van-lith

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

"Jimmer Fredette and Canyon Barry Lead USA's 3x3 Basketball Team to Paris Olympics"

Former college star Jimmer Fredette, Canyon Barry, Kareem Maddox, and Dylan Travis have been selected for the USA men’s 3x3 basketball team at the 2024 Paris Olympics, after winning a silver medal at the 2023 FIBA 3x3 World Cup. The team qualified automatically as the No. 2 team in the world in FIBA’s ranking system, and the event will take place outdoors at the Place de la Concorde. Serbia, USA, and China have qualified for the men’s 3x3 basketball event, with the full schedule to be determined after qualifying concludes in May.

via USA TODAY|

#2024-paris-olympics #3x3-basketball #jimmer-fredette

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Jimmer Fredette's Heroics Propel USA's 3x3 Basketball Team to Olympic Qualification

Former BYU basketball star Jimmer Fredette played a key role in helping the USA men's 3x3 basketball team qualify for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. The team won gold at the 2023 Pan American Games and silver at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, securing automatic qualification. This will be the first time the USA has participated in the 3-on-3 basketball event at the Olympics. Fredette expressed his excitement on Instagram and emphasized the significance of representing his country at the Olympics.

via Deseret News|

#3x3-basketball #jimmer-fredette #paris-2024-olympics

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Team USA Dominates 3x3 Basketball Qualifiers for Paris Olympics"

Team USA has qualified for the Olympics in men's 3x3 basketball for the first time, joining the American women as they defend their gold medal in Paris next summer. The U.S. men, ranked No. 2 in the FIBA world rankings, secured their spot along with No. 1 Serbia and No. 3 China. The women's team, also ranked No. 2, earned an Olympic berth alongside No. 1 China and No. 3 France. USA Basketball is the first federation to qualify both men's and women's 3x3 and 5x5 teams for the Paris Olympics.

via ESPN|

#3x3-basketball #fiba #olympics