3x3: The New Olympic Basketball Competition That Could Be A Real Blast

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 24: Jacquelyn Young of Team United States drives to the basket during the Women’s Pool Round match between Mongolia and United States on day one of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Aomi Urban Sports Park on July 24, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.We’ll be the first to say we’re not full up to speed on 3x3 basketball, a new Olympic sport, but we do know this: it’s different.

First, it’s played half court, understandably. Second, the shot clock is 12 seconds. There’s no jump ball, and we don't think you can foul out. First team to 21 wins but we think there’s a clock and if you don’t get to 21, high scorer wins. Three point shots count for two,…