Team USA’s 3×3 Men’s National Basketball Team Set to Compete for Gold in Olympics

NBA fans may be gearing up to watch their favorite players represent Team USA in Paris this summer, but there’s another group of athletes ready to make their mark on the international stage. USA Basketball’s 3×3 men’s national team is set to compete in the Olympics for the first time, led by sharpshooter Jimmer Fredette.

The men’s 3×3 team will be joined by the women’s squad, who will be looking to defend their gold medal from the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Both teams will be part of USA Basketball’s historic four-team representation at the Olympics, marking the first time the organization will have two men’s and two women’s teams competing.

3×3 basketball made its Olympic debut in Tokyo, and the sport has quickly gained popularity worldwide. With a faster pace and unique rules, 3×3 basketball offers a thrilling alternative to traditional 5×5 play. Teams compete on a half court with three players per side, aiming to reach 21 points first or have the most points after 10 minutes.

The road to gold won’t be easy for the USA men’s team, as they face tough competition from top-ranked Serbia and other powerhouse teams like France and China. With the women’s team already proving their dominance on the international stage, all eyes will be on both USA Basketball 3×3 teams as they look to make their mark in Paris this summer.