Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray and forward Naz Hillmon have been selected for the USA Basketball 3×3 Women’s National Team roster that will compete at the FIBA 3×3 Champions Cup in Bangkok from March 13 to March 15, according to a March 9 announcement by USA Basketball.
The selection of Gray and Hillmon highlights their recent achievements with the Atlanta Dream and their ongoing contributions to international basketball. Their participation underscores the Dream’s role as a key team in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), according to the official website.
Gray was instrumental in helping the United States qualify for this event after winning gold at the 2025 FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup in León, Mexico, where she earned tournament MVP honors. She is also a gold medalist from the 2020 Olympic Games in 3×3 basketball. Both players are coming off strong seasons with Atlanta; Gray was named First Team All-WNBA, finished fourth in Most Valuable Player voting, and became the first guard in league history to win three Player of the Month awards in one season. Hillmon earned WNBA Sixth Player of the Year honors and set a franchise record for most consecutive games played while delivering her best statistical season yet.
The Champions Cup marks the first appearance for a U.S. women’s team at this tournament. Pool play begins on March 13 with matches against Madagascar, followed by games versus the Netherlands and Australia on March 14. The top two teams from each pool will advance to semifinals, with finals scheduled for March 15. The event features eight teams per gender, including continental champions, World Cup winners, top-ranked nations, and host Thailand. The winner secures direct qualification to future international competitions including the 2027 FIBA 3×3 World Cup.
The Atlanta Dream serves as an important presence in women’s basketball throughout the Southeast region according to its official website. The organization is associated with ownership partners Larry Gottesdiener, Suzanne Abair, and Renee Montgomery according to its official website. Beyond competition, it supports education through initiatives like backpack drives supplying school materials for students and focuses on empowering girls through basketball education, leadership development, and community programs according to its official website.
Fans can watch all games live on YouTube.com/FIBA3x3.
