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USA basketball announces 3×3 teams, including Sabrina Ionescu

By Tykera Carter

BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT- MARCH 25: Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the Oregon Ducks drives to the basket defended by Kia Nurse #11 of the Connecticut Huskies during the UConn Huskies Vs Oregon Ducks, NCAA Women's Division 1 Basketball Championship game on March 27th, 2017 at the Webster Bank Arena, Bridgeport, Connecticut. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT- MARCH 25: Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the Oregon Ducks drives to the basket defended by Kia Nurse #11 of the Connecticut Huskies during the UConn Huskies Vs Oregon Ducks, NCAA Women's Division 1 Basketball Championship game on March 27th, 2017 at the Webster Bank Arena, Bridgeport, Connecticut. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images) /
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Plenty of star power in this event.

Thirteen Division 1 teams were selected to choose four players from their rosters to participate in the 3×3 National Championship, which will take place in Las Vegas Nevada on May 3-4.

The 13 schools who were selected by the USA committee are: Arizona State University, University of Connecticut, DePaul University, Iowa State University, Louisville University, University of Maryland, University of Miami, University of Michigan, Mississippi State University, North Carolina State University, University of Oregon, Stanford University, and University of Texas.

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Outside of the division 1 teams who will participate in the 3×3 National Championship are three teams who qualified for the competition by winning their respective 3×3 tournaments. WAC, Still Ballin’, and LA Dream team consists of former college athletes who will go head to head with one another and the current student-athletes.

A schedule has not yet been released, but fans, viewers, and participants are bound to see some old school vs. new school match-ups.

Some players worth watching include:

Christyn Williams: Williams returns for another shot at winning the 3×3 tournament, this time for the Huskies.  The American Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year has a shiftiness to her game that she can utilize in the 3×3 setting. She won the 3×3 FIBA U18 World Cup Medal in 2017.

Rebekah Gardner: Gardner is a former UCLA standout who played in the WNBA and as an overseas pro. She has played the game on all levels. Gardner possess a high basketball IQ and brings experience to this tournament.

Shakira Austin: Austin’s shot blocking capabilities makes her a player to watch out for. She finished her rookie campaign for the Terrapins with 89 blocks on the season, a school record…. Good luck to whomever dares to enter Austin’s house on the block.

Sabrina Ionescu: Voted the 2018-2019 National Player of the Year, Ionescu may yet again be the deadliest player in the 3×3 tournament. Ionescu is a key reason why the Ducks went 8-0 and won the 3×3 National Tournament in 2018. The reigning 3×3 MVP should be feeling good about another shot at winning gold.

Elissa Cunane: A member of the All-ACC freshman team and first team All-ACC tournament team, Cunane is a factor on offense and defense. The 6’5 center tallied 464 points, 67 offensive rebounds, and pulled down 146 defensive boards. She can be a nightmare for whoever has to match up with her on the inside.

The full 3×3 roster can be found here. Roster changes may take place until May 2.

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