A Fresh Surge for the U.S. 3×3 Women's Squad
The United States women's 3×3 basketball team is set to field a new-look lineup for the remainder of the 2026 season, with four fresh faces — Taylor Bigby, Mikayla Blakes, Aerial Powers and Madison Scott — slated to make their debut at the August 1st stop in Tokyo. The move comes as the roster looks to maintain its dominance after a string of recent triumphs.
The previous core group, featuring Joyce Edwards, MiLaysia Fulwiley, Mikaylah Williams and Sahara Williams, captured back‑to‑back titles in Chengdu and Manila and secured gold at the June 2026 FIBA 3×3 World Cup. Their success set a high bar for the next cycle, prompting the federation to blend continuity with new blood.
Roster turnover on the 3×3 circuit is a familiar pattern, driven by WNBA commitments and FIBA’s ranking‑point requirements. Madison Scott, who appeared at three Women’s Series events in 2023 and contributed to a 15‑2 run at the Nations League Americas Conference, brings proven clutch experience. Taylor Bigby, a key member of the 2025 Nations League championship team, adds depth after a 14‑2 campaign. Aerial Powers, though last seen in the 2022 World Cup trials, carries a 2015 World University Games gold medal, while Mikayla Blakes arrives fresh from a 2025 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup gold and a 3×3 development camp earlier this year.
With the season still unfolding, USA Basketball officials expect additional signings as the schedule progresses and as the team fine‑tunes chemistry ahead of upcoming international fixtures. The blend of veteran tournament savvy and emerging talent aims to keep the United States at the forefront of the fast‑growing 3×3 landscape.