Ice Cube criticizes USA Basketball's 3x3 Olympic team approach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 10:51 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Ice Cube expressed strong opinions about USA Basketball's lack of utilization of top 3-on-3 players for the Olympic team. He highlighted past disappointments in Olympic performances and urged decision-makers to recognize the talent available. Cube emphasized that the best 3-on-3 athletes are not currently represented and called for a change in strategy, especially with the Olympics taking place on U.S. soil. He also raised concerns about potential ego clashes affecting these decisions.
- •Ice Cube argues for better use of 3-on-3 players.
- •Criticizes USA Basketball's recent Olympic performance.
- •Calls for a strategy change before the next Olympics.
- •Emphasizes the significance of hosting the Olympics on U.S. soil.
- 10:51 PMYahoo Sports — Ice Cube on USA Basketball 3x3: 'They're crazy not to use our athletes as the US Olympic team in 3x3'
"Ice Cube on USA Basketball 3x3: 'They're crazy not to use our athletes as the US Olympic team in 3x3'
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