USA grab 3x3 bronze
The USA Women’s 3x3 team won bronze at the 2026 3x3 Champions Cup in Bangkok — a quick international podium that underscores the U.S. depth in alternate formats. Solid marker for 3x3 momentum heading into bigger summer events. X/Twitter post
The U.S. defeated Canada 20-10 to take third place at the Champions Cup. fiba3x3.com That bronze came after a tight 20-22 semifinal loss to Azerbaijan in the penultimate session. fiba3x3.com USA Basketball named the four-player women’s roster — Allisha Gray, Veronica Burton, Shakira Austin and Naz Hillmon — ahead of the event on March 9, 2026. usab.com The Americans reached Bangkok by virtue of winning the 2025 FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup in León, Mexico, which earned the U.S. its Champions Cup berth. valkyries.wnba.com The women’s final saw the Netherlands beat Azerbaijan 21-12 to claim the title on March 15, 2026. fiba3x3.com The Champions Cup took place March 13–15 at centralwOrld Square in Bangkok, and the tournament’s winners gain direct qualification to the 2027 FIBA 3x3 World Cup and the Cups-based Olympic Qualification Tournament in 2028. fiba3x3.com
