Burdick, Howard, Van Lith and ??? Are U.S.A.'s 3x3 Hoops Olympic Team (merged)

[GCKSFN4L]

The obvious choice is Hamby. A big for a big and she's having a great season. She also played in the Olympic 3x3 qualifiers. If not her then I would go Gray. Assuming Rhyne Howard is ok, you'll have another dual threat guard that already has chemistry with Rhyne.

 

[TheFarmFan]

Damn this sucks, for the players, for USA basketball... and for my fantasy league roster - Brink and Howard were both in my starting six.

 

[JstVisiting]

One takeaway from this is USA Basketball should probably submit the full team roster before the 3 on 3 in the future. Would seem to make a lot more sense to choose the 3 on 3 from the 13 to 20 choices for the full team as a way to introduce them into the senior program.

Clark is likely better suited to the 3 on 3 than full roster at this stage. Silly they named the team so soon rather than waiting to see who did not make the 12 player team. It's a shame they couldn't have put Aliyah Boston and Clark on there from the start, and they're now ineligible as replacements.

 

[GoUconn7961]

@nickp91

Please see the thread on the 3x3 team which explains who can/can't be on the team. Stef Dolson was a gold-medial winner but she hasn't played 3x3 enough recently to qualify for inclusion. Same holds for Clark or Watkins, who really wouldn't replace a center like Brink, anyways.

Gut: Dearica Hamby, who is long, tall and has played a solid 3x3 tournament.

I'm really not that serious about this. I don't delve into the rules and regulations. I just like basketball.

 

[cancontent]

I'm really not that serious about this. I don't delve into the rules and regulations. I just like basketball.

Sadly, there are those who need to be provided this list because, unlike you, there are they believe these selections are "arbitrary" (shrugging emoji if there was one).

 

[ochoopsfan]

Richie Cohen -- options for Team USA 3 x 3 players

Breaking Down USA Basketball's 3x3 Options: How to replace Cameron Brink

After an unfortunate injury, Team USA needs a replacement for the Olympic 3x3 tournament. We explain the rules that limit the choices, and detail potential names.

herhoopstats.substack.com

 

[MilfordHusky]

What's the status of Rhyne Howard's ankle injury?

I think it would be unwise to replace Brink until they know if Howard needs to be replaced as well.

 

[TheFarmFan]

What's the status of Rhyne Howard's ankle injury?

I think it would be unwise to replace Brink until they know if Howard needs to be replaced as well.

My fantasy league team manager (aka me) would like to know too. I suspect we'll get an update before or after tonight's game?

 

[CajunHusky]

As I remember for the 2021 Olympics, the 3x3 team gathered in Vegas I believe for a few days practice and then flew to Tokyo from Vegas. I suspect USAB will invite replacement candidates to wherever this last practice convenes and then select the replacement(s) just before leaving.

 

[cancontent]

My fantasy league team manager (aka me) would like to know too. I suspect we'll get an update before or after tonight's game?

Sorry to say, but she's out.

 

[cancontent]

As some suspected based on the USA Basketball metrics/points system.

 

[CAbballfan2]

If Howard ends up being out, my guess would be Alisha Gray as her replacement.

 

[Dillon77]

As some suspected based on the USA Basketball metrics/points system.

Based on what we now know, Hamby was the most logical and deserving choice to take the open slot. The fact that she also is a tall, rangy forward who is playing well helps, too. Heal well, Cameron, and congrats to Dearica Hamby for joining the U.S.A. team. Go get it!

 

[CajunHusky]

I have quite enjoyed watching 3x3 these last few years. It is a fast paced and grueling game which incidentally does not allow coaching during the game. The four players on the roster rotate quite frequently - essentially every opportunity - to maintain endurance. The question that has come to mind is what happens with an injury. The team would be effectively limited to three players no substitutions which could be very tough. That would make absolutely imperative the team start with players at an absolute 100% physically.