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sports1 year ago

"Jimmer Fredette and Canyon Barry Lead USA's 3x3 Olympic Basketball Team for Paris 2024"

USA Basketball announces its four-member 3x3 men's national team for the Paris Olympics, featuring Canyon Barry, Jimmer Fredette, Kareem Maddox, and Dylan Travis, who previously won the silver medal at the 2023 World Cup. The team, led by coach Joe Lewandowski, is gearing up to pursue a gold medal in the 3x3 format, which differs from traditional 5x5 basketball with its half-court setting, 10-minute game clock, and 12-second shot clock.

sports1 year ago

"Jimmer Fredette Leads USA 3x3 Basketball Team at Paris Olympics"

Former BYU basketball star Jimmer Fredette has been selected for USA Basketball’s first-ever 3x3 Olympic team and will compete in the Paris Games. Fredette, who has excelled in the 3x3 sphere, helped Team USA qualify for the Olympics by winning gold at the 2023 Pan American Games and also led the team in scoring at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The unique format for 3x3 basketball includes half-court matches with a 12-second shot clock and scoring by ones and twos, with the first team to 21 points or the leader after 10 minutes winning the match.

sports1 year ago

"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.

sports2 years ago

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.