From Naismith’s invention in 1891 to the global spectacle of the Olympics, basketball has come a long way. But how does Olympic basketball differ from the NBA and WNBA? Get ready for the 2024 Paris Games! Both 5-on-5 and 3×3 basketball are on the schedule, with the men’s and women’s 5-on-5 competitions running from July 27th to August 11th, and the 3×3 games taking place from July 30th to August 5th. The 5-on-5 format features a group phase and knockout stage, while 3×3 is a fast-paced game with a single basket and a first-to-21-points rule. Get your game face on!
