When the U.S. women’s 3×3 team fell 0-3 in pool play, repeating as Olympic gold medalists seemed like a distant possibility. It appeared a lack of chemistry and experience could prove too much to overcome — Cameron Brink was a late scratch due to an ACL tear, and Rhyne Howard missed the few weeks of prior to the Olympics nursing an ankle sprain.
But, three days later they are right where they want to be: headed to the semi-finals and in position to contend for a medal.
Hailey Van Lith the way in the final pool play game of the day with a game-high 6 points (on 4-9
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