The Olympics are coming to Paris, and with them comes the excitement of basketball. Team USA’s men’s 3×3 team is looking to make history by bringing home the gold and showcasing the best hoops in the world. One of the players representing the United States is Canyon Barry, a Colorado Springs native who played basketball at Cheyenne Mountain High School and is the son of hall of famer Rick Barry.
Barry is honored to be playing for Team USA, stating, “It’s really just the highest honor I think you can achieve in basketball to be able to play with USA across your chest.” He is determined to make his country, family, and everyone proud by aiming for the gold medal in Paris.
These men are making history as the first Americans to qualify for the Olympics in this sport, and they are confident that viewers will enjoy watching. Team member Jimmer Fredette believes that 3×3 basketball will continue to grow as an Olympic sport due to its exciting and entertaining nature. He anticipates that once people see it on TV and in the crowd, they will love it.
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