How many medals does USA have in 3x3 Basketball at Olympics? History explored

Team USA won only one medal in the 3x3 Basketball event of the Olympics when it clinched the gold medal in the women's category of the event in the Tokyo Olympics. The 3x3 event was introduced as a part of the Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020 and the USA men's team did not participate in the inaugural event.

The USA women's team that won the inaugural Olympic 3x3 basketball event featured Stefanie Dolson, Allisha Gray, Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young. They defeated the Russian Olympic Committee's team in the finals to secure the first gold medal of the event.

For the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA will participate in both categories of the event with the women's team looking to defend its title and the men's team seeking to establish themselves as the new champions.

Team USA roster and schedule for 2024 Paris Olympics 3x3 basketball event

The men's and women's USA 3x3 basketball teams will play seven games each in the pool stage to determine if they will advance to the semifinals.

Men's 3x3 basketball event

The USA men's roster for the event features Canyon Barry, Jimmer Fredette, Kareem Maddox and Dylan Travis. They will be coached by Joe Lewandowski (Head Coach) and James Fraschilla (Assistant Coach).

Here is the USA men's team's complete schedule for the 3x3 basketball event:

Women's 3x3 basketball event

The women's team is made up of Cierra Burdick, Dearica Hamby, Rhyne Howard and Hailey Van Lith. They will be coached by Jennifer Rizzotti (Head Coach) and Tammi Reiss (Assistant Coach). Hamby replaced Cameron Brink on the team after Brink suffered an ACL tear in June.

Here is the women’s team's complete schedule for the 3x3 basketball event:

How is 3x3 Basketball different from 5x5 Basketball in the Olympics?

Unlike conventional basketball, the 3x3 event is played on half of a basketball court and pits three players from each teams against one another. Both teams attack and defend the same hoop, depending on which team has possession of the ball.

The game is won by a team by either being the first to reach 21 points or by having the highest total in 10 minutes of playtime. The 3x3 event also has a shot clock, but unlike 5x5 which allows 24 seconds on the clock, this event only allows 12 seconds.

Moreover, in 3x3 basketball, the 3-point line serves as the two-point line with shots made from inside the line gaining one point and shots made from beyond the arc earning two points. Once a player takes control of the ball inside the arc after the opposition's miss, they need to clear the ball by dribbling it out or passing it to a teammate outside the line before they can attempt a shot.