Abbey Hsu's 3×3 Basketball Triumphs
USA Basketball Announcement
Columbia women's basketball alumna Abbey Hsu '24CC has been honored with a spot on the USA Basketball 3×3 Women’s AmeriCup Team. This announcement by USA Basketball on Thursday marks a significant milestone in her career. Alongside Maddy Siegrist, Azurá Stevens, and Brittney Sykes, Hsu is set to represent the USA in the 2024 FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup.
Hsu's journey to this prestigious team began with her selection to attend the USA Basketball 3×3 Women’s National Team development camp from November 8-10 in Phoenix. This camp served as a crucial stepping stone in her development as a 3×3 basketball player.
2024 USA 3×3 AmeriCup Rosters
The 2024 USA 3×3 Women’s AmeriCup Team is a star-studded lineup featuring Abbey Hsu. Her presence on the team adds depth and talent to the USA's quest for victory. Maddy Siegrist, Azurá Stevens, and Brittney Sykes also bring their unique skills to the table, making this a formidable team.
The AmeriCup will take place in San Juan, Puerto Rico from December 12-15. The American women will face tough competition as they look to defend their 2023 title and add another gold medal to their collection. They tip off Pool A against the Dominican Republic on December 14 at 3:30 p.m. ET and Uruguay at 6:35 p.m. ET. Pool play will determine the top two teams from each of the four three-team pools, who will advance to the quarterfinals on December 15.
Abbey Hsu's Collegiate Achievements
Hsu graduated from Columbia last May with an impressive 2,126 career points, making her the all-time leading scorer in Columbia basketball history. She was the first Columbia player to reach the 2,000-point plateau and the first in Ivy League women's basketball history since Harvard's Hana Peljto in 2004. Her ranking third on the Ivy League women's all-time scoring list is a testament to her scoring prowess.
Among her many other records, Hsu's two-time All-America Honorable Mention and 2023-24 Ivy League Player of the Year status is remarkable. She also holds the distinction of being the first in Ivy League women's history with 375 career 3-pointers.
WNBA and Professional Career
Hsu was the 34th overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft and became the first draft pick in Columbia women's basketball history. She began her professional career with Basket Namur Capitale of the Belgian Women’s Basketball League team in August. Despite being the all-time scoring leader at Columbia, she elected not to attend training camp, but the Sun still hold her WNBA rights.
3×3 Basketball Rules and Format
Different from 5-on-5 basketball, 3×3 is played on a half-court with a 10-minute game clock and a 12-second shot clock. Play is continuous, with teams "clearing" the ball behind the 2-point line after a made basket, defensive rebound, or steal. The first team to score 21 points via 1-point field goals or 2-pointers behind the arc is the winner, or if time expires, the leading team wins.
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