ATLANTA (March 9, 2026) \u2013\u00a0Atlanta Dream\u00a0guard\u00a0Allisha Gray and forward Naz Hillmon have been named to the USA Basketball 3×3 Women\u2019s National Team roster that will compete at the FIBA 3×3 Champions Cup March 13\u201315 in Bangkok, USA Basketball announced today.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The United States qualified for the event after winning the 2025 FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup in Le\u00f3n, Mexico. Gray and Hillmon will reunite with teammates Shakira Austin and Veronica Burton, as the quartet looks to\u00a0represent\u00a0the United States in the tournament\u2019s second edition,\u00a0the first appearance for the U.S. women\u2019s team.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Gray played a pivotal role in the AmeriCup championship run, earning tournament MVP honors as the United States secured gold and\u00a0qualified for\u00a0the Champions Cup. A gold medalist in 3×3 basketball at the 2020 Olympic Games, Gray continues to be a consistent presence on the international stage.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Both players are coming off career seasons in 2025 with the Atlanta Dream. Gray was named First Team All-WNBA, finished fourth in MVP\u00a0voting\u00a0and made league history by becoming the first guard in WNBA history to win three Player of the Month honors in a single season.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hillmon also elevated her game to new heights, earning WNBA Sixth Player of the Year honors while setting the Dream franchise record for most consecutive games played. She delivered the best statistical season of her career across the board, providing a versatile and energetic presence in the frontcourt.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pool play for the Champions Cup begins March 13, with the United States opening against Madagascar (10:20 a.m. ET)\u00a0before facing the Netherlands (7:30 a.m. ET)\u00a0and\u00a0Australia \u00a0(9:30 a.m. ET)\u00a0on March 14. The top two teams from each pool advance to the semifinals, with the tournament concluding March 15.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The FIBA 3×3 Champions Cup features eight teams per gender, including continental champions, World Cup winners, top-ranked\u00a0nations\u00a0and host Thailand. The tournament champion will earn direct qualification to the 2027 FIBA 3×3 World Cup and future international 3×3 competitions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
About the Atlanta Dream\u00a0
Established in 2008, the Atlanta Dream is the Southeast\u2019s only WNBA franchise, playing its home games at Gateway Center Arena @ College Park. Since 2009, the Dream has produced 12 WNBA All-Stars, earned 11 playoff\u00a0bids\u00a0and made three WNBA Finals appearances. For more information about the Dream, visit\u00a0<\/a>dream.wnba.com<\/a>\u00a0and follow @AtlantaDream on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0X<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0TikTok<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n