Congrats to Jen Rizzotti for 3X3 Bronze Medal Win

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It was her first stint as an Olympic Head Coach.

Jen Rizzotti emotional after coaching U.S. 3×3 women's team to Olympic bronze medal in Paris

Paris was a bit of a roller coaster for Team USA women’s 3×3 basketball and their head coach, Jen Rizzotti. The team started the Olympics with three straight losses before turning it around and putting together four straight wins, including a big win over China in a play-in game Saturday to move...

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She had to deal with the adversity of finding an eligible replacement for Cameron Brink after she injured her knee.
It wasn't easy due to the eligiblity rules.

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.

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[MSGRET]

With everything they went thru just to get the team to sync, it's a miracle that they got the Bronze. Congrats to the players and Jen and her assistants for the hard work and persevering.

 

[Skeets]

The eligibility rules stink. I suspect the intent of the rules is to prevent the U.S. from dominating the sport.

 

[mainerhuski]

With the prospect of a 3x3 league, maybe more collegiate & WNBA players who would like to be part of the Olympic experience but who see themselves as being on the bubble for selection for the 12-player roster will fulfill FIBA's 3x3 requirements and put themselves in a position to make that team, especially with next O. Games at home in L.A.