Two Australian women’s teams are gearing up for separate international 3x3 events this weekend.
The Gangurrus, after winning gold at the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup, are preparing for the FIBA 3x3 World Cup Qualifier in Israel.
While another Australian team will participate in the FIBA 3x3 Women's World Series in China, providing the women's program with points and experience in the 3x3 qualification pathway to the 2024 Olympics.
Chloe Bibby, Emma Clarke, Amy Atwell and Lauren Mansfield will be suiting up for the Gangurrus on May 6 for the FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series in Wuhan.
While at the FIBA 3x3 World Cup Qualifier, Australia will face the Czech Republic and Madagascar in the Pool Stage, with their first game tipping off against Madagascar on May 7 at 1:50am AEST.
Marena Whittle and Ally Wilson remain in the team from the 3x3 Asia Cup, with the inclusions of Keely Froling and Miela Goodchild.
Coach, Damon Lowery, is looking forward to heading into the tournament with plenty of momentum.
“The clear goal is to finish top three and make the World Cup. We’re going to consolidate and strengthen our 3x3 strategies and values,” Lowery said.
“The Gangurrus welcome in Miela Goodchild, Chloe Bibby, Amy Atwell and Emma Clarke for their first international 3x3 tournament in the green and gold.”
Upon qualification, the women will join the men’s team at the FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Austria, 30 May – 4 June.
Women’s Series schedule (in AEST):
May 6 5:45pm – Germany vs Australia | 7:45pm – Australia vs Mongolia
May 7 4:25pm – Japan vs Australia
Women’s World Cup Qualifier schedule (in AEST):
May 7 1:50am – Australia vs Madagascar | 3:55am – Czech Republic vs Australia
Watch the tournaments live on the FIBA 3x3 Facebook page or the FIBA 3x3 YouTube.
