Olympic Legend Kevin Durant to Join USA Basketball Foundation x RX3 Charity 3x3 Tournament as Philanthropic Partner

23 June 2026

Inaugural Tournament set for Aug. 1 in Orange County, California

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (June 23, 2026) – Kevin Durant, a four-time Olympic champion, 2010 FIBA World Cup gold medalist and two-time NBA champion, will join the USA Basketball Foundation and RX3 Growth Partners, an institutional growth equity firm co-founded by NFL legend Aaron Rodgers, as a philanthropic partner for the inaugural charitable 3x3 basketball tournament in Orange County, California. The tournament, set for Aug. 1, 2026, was announced in March as part of a partnership between the USA Basketball Foundation and The RX3 Foundation, the philanthropic arm of RX3 Growth Partners.

The USA Basketball Foundation x RX3 Charity 3x3 Tournament will unite USA Basketball athletes and coaches, celebrities, business leaders, entrepreneurs and philanthropists for a high-energy day of competition, community and giving.

Durant, who has been part of the USA Basketball family since 2006, will be joined by several other USA Basketball alumni to coach teams at the tournament, which will tip off at 10 a.m. PT at Open Gym Premier in Ladera Ranch, California.

Through their participation, USA Basketball alumni coaches will have the opportunity to raise awareness and support for nonprofits of their choice, including the Durant Family Foundation, which was started by Durant in 2013.

“As a USA Basketball legend, Kevin Durant’s contributions to the organization’s on court success speak for themselves,” said Jennifer Lynne Williams, USA Basketball Foundation chief development officer. “Kevin is committed to creating opportunities for others through the Durant Family Foundation. This tournament provides a platform for Kevin, along with our other USA Basketball alumni and donors, to raise awareness for causes near to their hearts and to inspire others to use the game of basketball as a force for good.”

Durant's participation in the tournament will help spotlight the work of the Durant Family Foundation (DFF). The mission of DFF is to foster positive youth development, strengthen community ties, and help young people build the life skills and social emotional awareness they need to thrive within their families and communities. Since 2013, DFF has developed direct programs and initiatives to support youth across the U.S., in Durant’s hometown and around the world. Additionally, the foundation has allocated grants to support programs addressing homelessness, youth athletics, girls empowerment, social justice and disaster relief.

Tickets for the tournament, starting at $200, are on sale now by clicking here. Fans interested in fielding a team for the tournament can reach out to Josh Kreibich, director of development, USA Basketball Foundation.

More details regarding the tournament, including additional participating USA Basketball legends, will be announced on Instagram via RX3 Foundation, USA Basketball and USA Basketball 3x3 on an ongoing basis.

About the USA Basketball Foundation
The USA Basketball Foundation is a nonprofit organization that harnesses the power, influence, and global reach of USA Basketball to grow the game beyond the court. The Foundation impacts children, athletes, coaches, students, and young professionals through mentorship, scholarships, community outreach, court improvements, and more. Formed in 2019, the USA Basketball Foundation is a 501(c)(3) supporting organization for USA Basketball, the national governing body for the sport of basketball in the United States.

About The RX3 Foundation
The RX3 Foundation is the philanthropic arm of RX3 Growth Partners - an institutional growth equity firm that invests in leading consumer brands, providing industry expertise, marketing support and access to a premier network of athletes, celebrities, and influential investors. Through experiential, athlete-led events, The RX3 Foundation raises funds for local and national charities while creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences that bring communities together around shared purpose.

Media interested in covering USA Basketball Foundation x RX3 Charity 3x3 Tournament can contact Renee Felton, USA Basketball communications.

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