THE 2022 Commonwealth Games 3×3 teams have been announced for the Aussies, with seven National Basketball League (NBL)1 players selected across the men’s and women’s sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Commonwealth Games are set to take place from Friday July 29 to Tuesday August 2, with Australia also hosting a men and women’s wheelchair side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Australia has found 3×3 success in 2022, with the men’s claiming gold and the women’s claiming silver in recent months, and will be looking to replicate these efforts in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Men’s MVP Jesse Wagstaff<\/a> will once again lead the team, having formed a formidable combination in the gold-medal winning run, and will be a threat again with ball in hand. He has the experience to guide the team to a win again, and will prove invaluable in the upcoming fixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wagstaff will be teaming up with Adelaide 36er and Forrestville Eagle Daniel Johnson<\/a>, experienced 3×3 gun and Sandringham Sabres weapon Thomas Wright<\/strong> and Rockingham Flame Greg Hire<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking about his experience in the 3×3 sport<\/a>, Hire expressed his excitement for the upcoming chance to represent the green and gold, following his retirement from the Perth Wildcats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cRepresenting your country on the world stage is something every child dreams about. I hope I can inspire others to pursue those dreams \u2013 be it on or off the court.\u201d Hire said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fresh off some ripping form in the NBL1 Central competition, Alex Wilson<\/a> will suit up for the women’s side, and also spoke of her enthusiasm surrounding representing her country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cRepresenting your country is the highest of highs for me \u2013 there is nothing better than that,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTo be in the green and gold, with Australia emblazoned across your chest and your name on your back, is incredible. I cannot wait to play with my teammates and soak up the Commonwealth Games atmosphere.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n