World Basketball Day: A roundtable on the significance of the game
To celebrate the inaugural World Basketball Day, three USA Basketball fixtures spoke to what basketball means for them and described their love for the game.
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Jimmer Fredette Named 3x3 Male Athlete of the Year After Displaying On-Court Dominance and Off-Court Guidance
3x3 and 5-on-5 basketball are similar but as Fredette learned, they’re different beasts. Still, it didn’t take long for Fredette to get acclimated.
Koa Peat Earns Male Athlete of the Year Award Through Continued Growth, Impressive Leadership
At just 16 years old, Koa Peat is already a two-time gold medalist with USA Basketball.
USA Basketball Foundation Aiming to Develop Champions Through Donations on Giving Tuesday
In anticipation of Giving Tuesday on Nov. 28, the USA Basketball Foundation encourages all to support developing champions and expanding opportunities in sport by donating to the organization.
Trey McGowens making strides, adopting big-picture mindset in basketball career
Trey McGowens is taking a big-picture approach to his basketball career. After winning the 2023 FIBA 3x3 U23 Men’s World Cup MVP, he’s already looking for his next big opportunity.
Looking Back at Iconic Men’s World Cup Moments
With World Cup group play beginning on Aug. 26 vs. New Zealand, we’re looking back at some of the most iconic moments for USA Basketball in the event’s history.
Kessler Relishing In First Experience
Walker Kessler isn’t your typical USA Basketball first-timer.
Jimmer Fredette Illuminating New Pathways While Playing 3x3
Fredette is synonymous with basketball.
Mark Few, Chet Holmgren returned to the court together, this time on opposite sides
The 2023 USA Men’s World Cup Team and Select Team are all about connections and reunions. But one such reunion flew under the radar at 2023 USA Basketball Men’s National Team Training Camp in Las Vegas.
2023 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class Illustrates Legacy Built With
A Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction and a spot on a USA Basketball national team are regarded as some of the highest honors in American basketball.
Christina Batastini’s Role as 3x3 Head Coach a ‘Full-Circle Moment’
Her rise to 2023 USA 3x3 U23 Women’s Nations League Team head coach only makes sense. Fans might recognize Batastini as the Stanford basketball star who played from 1996-2000, but Batastini is quickly moving up the ranks in the coaching world.
Cody Williams Capitalizing on Chance to Play Under Boyle in Hungary
The 2023 U19 Men’s National Team has begun play at the 2023 FIBA U19 Men’s World Cup in Hungary, and among the players taking the court in Debrecen is Cody Williams, a five-star high school prospect who is signed to play for University of Colorado this fall.
Sean Stewart builds chemistry with Duke teammates, develops at Nike Hoop Summit
It is impossible to overlook Duke University’s men’s basketball commit Sean Stewart’s ties to USA Basketball. Long before committing to the Blue Devils, Stewart had a close relationship with USA national team managing director Grant Hill.
Xavier Moon suiting up for : 'something I never thought I would be doing'
Having played seven professional seasons, Xavier Moon is one of the new faces on the team looking to make an impact with his leadership, poise and skill.
