One of the best 3-point shooters in the nation and winner of this year's Celsuis Women's 3-Point Championship, Grand Canyon guard
Alyssa Durazo-Frescas will showcase her skills once more at USA Basketball 3X Nationals this weekend in Mesa, Arizona.
The event will feature up to eight men's and 16 women's teams, including some of the best 3x3 players in the country, vying for national titles.
Durazo-Frescas will compete with team Valley Heat, alongside Arizona State players Makayla Moore, Jyah LoVett and Heavenly Greer.
3X Nationals will serve as an evaluation for selection to future USA Basketball 3x3 men's and women's national teams, including the 2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup, set for June 23-29 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, and roster spots for USA Basketball 3x3 World Tour, 3x3 Women's Series, 3x3 U23 Nations League and 3x3 U23 World Cup teams.
Durazo-Frescas and Valley Heat begin play Friday at 6:50 p.m. at Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Arizona. Saturday's competition features Valley Heat playing at 11:45 a.m. and 4:55 p.m.. Sunday features the consolation pool at 9 a.m., followed by the quarterfinals, semifinals and finals.
3X Nationals has free admission. To ensure a great experience for all fans, free tickets can be reserved
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3X Nationals will tip off Friday with men's and women's preliminary round games and will continue through Sunday's medal round games. Teams will be seeded based on preliminary records before entering bracket play. Game action is set to stream live on Friday, Saturday and Sunday on
X and
YouTube.com/USABasketball.
USA Basketball contributed to this release.
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