COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (April 29, 2025) – USA Basketball announced today the 2025 USA Basketball 3X Nationals will be May 2-4 at Arizona Athletic Grounds (AAG) in Mesa, Arizona. The event will feature up to eight men’s and 16 women’s teams, including some of the best 3x3 players in the country, vying for national titles.
“We are excited to partner with Arizona Athletic Grounds to host the USA Basketball 3X Nationals,” said Jim Tooley, USA Basketball CEO. “With the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 on the horizon, we are looking forward to welcoming 3x3 players, both veterans and those new to the game, to Mesa to compete in this exciting event that features a unique style of basketball.”
3X Nationals will tip off May 2 with preliminary round men’s and women’s games and will continue through Sunday’s medal round games. Teams will be seeded based on preliminary records before entering bracket play. Game action is set to stream live on Friday, Saturday and Sunday on X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube.com/USABasketball.
3X Nationals is free and open to the public. To ensure a great experience for all fans, free tickets can be reserved here.
“We’re proud to welcome the 2025 USA Basketball 3X Nationals to Mesa,” said Lance Fite, Visit Mesa’s vice president, sports. “Hosting elite competitions like these not only highlights our city's world-class sports facilities like the Arizona Athletic Grounds, but also the vibrant energy and hospitality that make Mesa a standout destination for athletes and fans alike. We’re excited to showcase our destination to some of the nation’s top talents.”
An impressive lineup of teams is expected to take the halfcourt in Mesa, including NCAA Division I women’s programs Fairfield University, University of Florida, James Madison University, Oklahoma State University, University of Richmond, University of South Carolina, South Dakota State University, Stephen F. Austin State University, TCU and Vanderbilt University in addition to 3x3 pro team 3XBA and independent Team Phoenix. The men’s field is highlighted by 3x3 pro teams Los Angeles, Team Miami, O’City Cage, Team Orlando and Team Phoenix.
The full schedule, list of teams and rosters will be updated here.
3X Nationals will serve as an evaluation for selection to various future USA Basketball 3x3 men’s and women’s national teams, including the 2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup, set for June 23-29 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, and roster spots for USA Basketball 3x3 World Tour, 3x3 Women’s Series, 3x3 U23 Nations League and 3x3 U23 World Cup teams.
Played on a half court with a 10-minute clock and a 12-second shot clock, the first team to 21 points, or the team in the lead at the end of regulation, is the winner.
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