Jimmer Fredette is ending his brief retirement in order to resume playing for the United States men’s 3×3 national basketball team.

Fredette announced the decision in a video posted Tuesday on USA Basketball 3×3’s official X account:

According to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press, Fredette is stepping down from his role as managing director of the USA men’s 3×3 national team, and he is likely to play in the FIBA 3×3 Phoenix Challenger this weekend.

By coming out of retirement, Fredette is positioning himself to potentially be part of the USA men’s 3×3 team at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Fredette, 37, is best known for starring collegiately at BYU where he averaged 25.6 points per game over his final two seasons and was named National College Player of the Year in 2011.

The sharpshooting guard was selected 10th overall in the 2011 NBA draft, but he never managed to establish himself as a major contributor.

Over six NBA seasons with the Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls, New Orleans Pelicans, New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns, Fredette averaged 6.0 points, 1.4 assists and 1.0 rebound per game.

Fredette enjoyed greater success overseas in China and Greece, but he seemingly found his calling stateside in 2022 when he began playing for the United States 3×3 national team.

He helped lead Team USA to a silver medal at the 2023 FIBA 3×3 World Cup and later represented the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

However, Fredette suffered a torn adductor during the Olympics, which caused him to miss most of Team USA’s games. The Americans finished 2-5 and did not medal.

Although Fredette retired last year to take an administrative role with USA 3×3 basketball, his return could allow him a chance at Olympic redemption in two years.

TORONTO, Ont. (September 10, 2026) — Canada Basketball will host a 3×3 Men’s National Team Open Identification Session on Wednesday, September 30, at the Humber Lakeshore Community Gym in Toronto.

The Open ID will provide athletes with an opportunity to showcase their abilities in front of Canada Basketball’s 3×3 Men’s National Team staff. Athletes selected from the session will be invited to attend the team’s national training camp, taking place October 1–4 in Toronto.

The camp will help Canada prepare for the FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup 2026, which will be held in El Salvador in October.

Athletes interested in participating can register: click here.

The registration fee is $15 and includes a Gatorade towel and water bottle. The session time will be confirmed and communicated to registered participants.

Open ID details

Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: To be confirmed
Location: Humber Lakeshore Community Gym, Toronto
Registration fee: $15
National training camp: October 1–4, 2026, in Toronto

Published September 9, 2026 4:21pm

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Luis Pablo has a busy schedule ahead with two tasks in front of him — one as a Green Archer with De La Salle University, and another as a Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 player for the upcoming Asian Games.

Pablo will play with the Taft-based squad first before flying to Japan on the 19th for the Asiad.

With a loaded schedule in the days ahead, Pablo said his passion fuels him to balance the two responsibilities.

“I think the main key in balancing is my willingness to play for both teams and to represent the country. So I think everyone will think it’s a bit challenging because there are two teams and two different categories,” Pablo said in a mix of English and Filipino on Tuesday.

“But I think my willingness and my passion for the sport is what gives me the motivation and energy. So, it balances out.”

Pablo will play alongside teammate Doy Dungo, former University of Santo Tomas standout Nic Cabañero, and his former teammate Koji Buenaflor for the Asiad 3×3.

“For us, we all have the same goal. It’s to win the gold,” Pablo said.

“Obviously, it’s Asian Games so the Philippines has a really high chance of winning it, and, you know, that’s our main goal, so that’s why every practice, we try to push ourselves.”

La Salle’s UAAP title defense campaign will open on Sunday, while the Asian Games will officially open on the 19th.

—JMB, GMA News

FIBA and MotoGP will stage a 3×3 basketball showcase in Rimini on 9 September, ahead of the Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera. The event brings together MotoGP riders, 3×3 basketball players, content creators and fans.

The FIBA 3×3 MotoGP Showcase will take place at Piazzale Kennedy and feature a dunk exhibition followed by a 3×3 basketball game involving MotoGP riders, FIBA 3×3 players and special guests. Activities begin at 17:30 CET with entertainment and music.

The exhibition game will see MotoGP riders take to the half-court alongside players and personalities from 3×3 basketball. Confirmed MotoGP participants include 2026 title challenger Marco Bezzecchi, race winner Franco Morbidelli and two-time world champion Francesco Bagnaia.

Morbidelli will lead his team against a squad featuring Bezzecchi and Bagnaia. Other confirmed players include 3×3 basketball player Giorgio Di Bonaventura and content creator Luca Campolunghi, with further names to be announced closer to the event.

“Bringing together MotoGP riders, 3×3 basketball players and creators for this event creates a unique opportunity to unite two dynamic sports communities and introduce 3×3 basketball to new fans in an exciting setting,” said Alex Sanchez, managing director of FIBA 3×3. “We are delighted to collaborate with MotoGP on this showcase in Rimini.”

“We’re excited to work with FIBA for this 3×3 event, bringing together basketball and MotoGP,” said Kelly Brittain, managing director of global marketing at MotoGP. “It’ll be great entertainment for everyone who can go and enjoy the show just ahead of the San Marino GP, kicking off the weekend’s celebrations in style.”

3×3 basketball, overseen by FIBA, is played by two teams of three on a basketball half-court and made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games. It runs a professional circuit through the men’s World Tour and the Women’s Series, alongside national-team competitions.

TORONTO (May 26, 2026) — Canada Basketball has announced the 3×3 Women’s National Team roster that will represent Canada at the FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2026 from June 1-7 in Warsaw, Poland.

The Canadian roster features three members of Canada’s 2024 Olympic 3×3 team in Paige Crozon (Humboldt, Sask.), Katherine Plouffe (Edmonton, Alta.) and Kacie Bosch (Lethbridge, Alta.), alongside Tara Wallack (Surrey, B.C.), who will make her FIBA 3×3 World Cup debut.

Canada enters the tournament looking to improve on its bronze-medal finish at the FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2025. Crozon and Bosch were both part of the Canadian squad that captured bronze last summer, closing the tournament with a dominant 21-9 victory over Poland in the bronze-medal game.

Crozon delivered a standout performance in the win, scoring 13 points and adding five rebounds as Canada secured its second podium finish in program history.

Plouffe returns to the World Cup after helping Canada capture the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2025 title, the program’s third Women’s Series championship. Canada followed up that success earlier this month by opening the 2026 Women’s Series season with a title at the Shanghai stop on May 17.

Plouffe, Crozon and Wallack all played key roles in the tournament victory as Canada defeated Amsterdam 19-17 in overtime in the championship game to begin the new season undefeated.

“We’re excited about the group we’re bringing to Warsaw,” said Steve Baur, Vice-President and General Manager, Women’s High Performance. “This roster brings a strong mix of experience, chemistry and momentum, with athletes who have proven themselves on the international stage. Paige, Kat and Kacie bring valuable Olympic and World Cup experience, while Tara has continued to grow within our program and earned this opportunity..”

Canada is seeded fifth for the tournament and has been drawn into Pool D alongside Lithuania, Ukraine, Japan and France.

The Canadians will open pool play on June 2 against Lithuania at 12:30 p.m. ET before facing Ukraine at 2:20 p.m. ET. Canada returns to action on June 4 against Japan at 12:55 p.m. ET and France at 2:45 p.m. ET.

“Our expectation is to compete for a medal,” Baur added. “This group has experience in big moments and we believe we have the talent, chemistry and mindset to compete with anyone in the tournament. The focus is on continuing our momentum and putting ourselves in position to play our best basketball when it matters most.”

All games from the FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2026 will be available live on CBC Gem and the FIBA 3×3 YouTube channel.

3×3 Women’s National Team Roster – FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2026

Paige Crozon — Humboldt, Sask.
Katherine Plouffe — Edmonton, Alta.
Kacie Bosch — Lethbridge, Alta.
Tara Wallack — Surrey, B.C.

*This content was translated by AI.

The South Korean men’s and women’s 3×3 basketball national teams will compete in the ‘2026 FIBA 3×3 Youth Nations League’ to be held in Changzhou, China, this August, aiming to strengthen their international competitiveness.

The Korea Basketball Association announced on the 6th that it decided for the first time this year to participate in the tournament to enhance competitiveness for the 2026 Aichi·Nagoya Asian Games. Previously, the association held its fourth 3×3 performance improvement committee meeting last May and finalized the selection of men’s and women’s national team players to compete in the Asian Games.

Participation in this tournament is expected to be a crucial mock exam that will determine success or failure at the Asian Games. Since the 3×3 basketball event at the 2026 Aichi·Nagoya Asian Games is limited to U-23 players, the plan is to assess team strength and build organizational cohesion by gathering top-tier players of the same age group at the Youth Nations League.

The Yeo Ja (CEO)team, led by coach Jeon Byeong-jun, has assembled a roster with players active in professional leagues, including Song Yun-ha (KB Stars), Kim Jong-un (BNK), Choi Ye-seul (Samsung Life), and Heo Yu-jeong (Shinhan Bank). Notably, Song Yun-ha is the recipient of the inaugural basketball Star Award at the 2024 Futures Star Awards hosted by StarNews. Having shown promise since high school, Song Yun-ha has grown while faithfully serving as a backup to Park Ji-soo, one of the top centers in the WKBL. Meanwhile, the Nam Ja (CEO)team, led by coach Bae Gil-tae, has brought together top university-level talents including Lee Ju-young, Kim Seung-woo (both Yonsei University), Lee Dong-geun (Korea University), and Gu Min-gyo (Sungkyunkwan University) to synchronize their efforts.

The Korean Nam Nyeo (CEO)team is scheduled to face Asian powerhouses such as China, Japan, Mongolia, and Iran in sequence at this tournament. It is evaluated as an ideal opportunity to sharpen practical game sense and improve match management skills by facing strong rival nations that will compete for medals at the main stage, the Asian Games.

The tournament will be held in a total of six ‘STOP’ formats. In each stop, participating countries are divided into two groups with three teams each to play group-stage matches, followed by a final match between the first-place teams from each group. The final winner will be determined by summing up the results obtained across all six stops.

Meanwhile, all matches of the ‘FIBA 3×3 Youth Nations League’ are scheduled to be broadcast live via the official FIBA 3×3 YouTube channel.

*This content was translated by AI.