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Elena Delle Donne takes on new role as USA Basketball's first 3-on-3 women's hoops managing director
Elena Delle Donne will lead selection of coaches and players for USA's 3x3 women's team, aiming for success at the 2028 Olympics and FIBA 3x3 World Cup.
- On Monday, USA Basketball announced that Elena Delle Donne will serve as the inaugural managing director for the U.S. women's national 3-on-3 basketball program.
- Her appointment comes after her retirement earlier this year and highlights her extensive affiliation with USA Basketball dating back to 2011, as well as her enthusiasm for 3-on-3 basketball, which debuted at the Olympics in 2021.
- Delle Donne spent months learning the sport, attending training camps and tournaments, and will assemble the AmeriCup team around Thanksgiving while navigating Olympic qualification rules requiring players to earn points.
- USA Basketball CEO Jim Tooley highlighted her accomplishments as an Olympic gold medalist, WNBA champion, and seven-time All-Star, noting that she joins a distinguished leadership team alongside figures such as Sue Bird, Jimmer Fredette, and Grant Hill.
- Her leadership is expected to strengthen the 3-on-3 women's program as USA Basketball aims for four gold medals at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Arizona Daily SunElena Delle Donne named managing director for USA women’s 3x3 team
USA Basketball appointed former WNBA Most Valuable Player Elena Delle Donne as its first managing director for the 3x3 women's national team Monday.
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Elena Delle Donne takes on new role as USA Basketball's first 3-on-3 women's hoops managing director
Elena Delle Donne has taken on a new role as USA Basketball's first managing director of the 3-on-3 women's national team.
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