3x3 Basketball

CLUSTER

Sports Boulevard

LOCATION

Art Tower

DATES

17 - 19 November

ATHLETES

64

MEDAL EVENTS

2

BASKETBALL 3X3

From Alley to Arena

In this basketball variation, with only one hoop and six players instead of ten, the intensity is by no means diminished. Simplified rules promote continuous, high-energy action, offering all the excitement of full-court basketball without pauses. It's clear why 3x3 basketball is swiftly becoming the most popular urban sport worldwide. This sport, once referred to as 'streetball', has truly risen to prominence.

Rules

To play 3x3 basketball, you simply need one hoop, half a court, and six players. The simplified rules promote continuous, high-speed gameplay. Victory is achieved by reaching 21 points first, or by having the highest score at the ten-minute mark if neither team hits that target. Unlike traditional full-court basketball, there are no pauses between quarters, at half-time, or after scoring.

Fast Facts

Games debut:

2017

Past Appearances:

2

Leading medal winners:

Republic of Turkey, Republic of Azerbaijan, Republic of Mali

Last out:

2021

Fun facts

The name 3x3 is pronounced as ‘three-ex-three’ in English.