BOULDER – When the International Olympic Committee announced the addition of 3-on-3 basketball as a new competition for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games last week, Colorado's women's basketball team took particular interest. A group of four CU players helped pilot a 3-on-3 program for USA Basketball in April to grow the sport in the United States.
"I'm really excited about 3-on-3 becoming an Olympic sport," Buffs head coach JR Payne said. "I believe that 3-on-3 basketball allows players to really showcase their skillset in a way that is different than a 5-on-5 setting. There is a lot more open space, which allows players to be creative both on and off the ball.