In an effort to increase viewership & interest amongst an increasingly younger audience, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be adding BMX freestyle biking, & 3-on-3 basketball to the docket.
IOC President Thomas Bach spoke on the recent changes making the games more appealing:
“I am delighted that the Olympic Games in Tokyo will be more youthful, more urban and will include more women.”
The rules for the games will be as follows, via Bleacher Report:
The half-court game features a 12-second shot clock.
The game ends after a single 10-minute period or when one team reaches 21 points.
Every made shot inside the three-point arc is worth one point; shots beyond the arc are worth two.
After a change of possession on a missed shot or a turnover, the ball must be taken back beyond the three-point arc. The same rule applies after a made basket.
A team consists of four players—three starters and a substitute. There are no coaches.
With the games in place, BSO takes a look at who could be competing for the United States. Remember, the players would consist of those who hold status in American basketball, but wouldn’t be in the running for the 5-on-5 team. The whole point of this move is to increase viewership, so here’s the starters I see possibly representing the U.S.A.: