2025 USA Basketball 3X Nationals Headed to Mesa

The 2025 USA Basketball 3X Nationals will be May 2–4 at Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Arizona, with up to eight men’s and 16 women’s teams vying for national titles and selection to future rosters for international competitions.

“We’re proud to welcome the 2025 USA Basketball 3X Nationals to Mesa,” said Lance Fite, Visit Mesa vice president, sports. “Hosting elite competitions like these not only highlights our city’s world-class sports facilities like the Arizona Athletic Grounds, but also the vibrant energy and hospitality that make Mesa a standout destination for athletes and fans alike. We’re excited to showcase our destination to some of the nation’s top talents.”

The 3X Nationals will serve as an evaluation for selection to future USA Basketball 3×3 men’s and women’s national teams, including the 2025 FIBA 3×3 World Cup June 23–29 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia as well as roster spots for USA Basketball 3×3 World Tour, 3×3 Women’s Series, 3×3 U23 Nations League and 3×3 U23 World Cup teams.

“We are excited to partner with Arizona Athletic Grounds to host the USA Basketball 3X Nationals,” said Jim Tooley, USA Basketball chief executive officer. “With the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 on the horizon, we are looking forward to welcoming 3×3 players, both veterans and those new to the game, to Mesa to compete in this exciting event that features a unique style of basketball.”

The nationals will tip off May 2 with preliminary round men’s and women’s games and will continue through Sunday’s medal round games. Teams will be seeded based on preliminary records before entering bracket play. The event is free to the public. The event will include NCAA Division I women’s programs from Fairfield, Florida, James Madison, Oklahoma State, Richmond, South Carolina, South Dakota State, Stephen F. Austin, TCU and Vanderbilt. The men’s field is highlighted by pro teams Los Angeles, Team Miami, O’City Cage, Team Orlando and Team Phoenix.