With the launch of the 3x3 league, more top-tier WNBA players than ever have elected to stay in the U.S. this offseason.

The made-for-TV league tips off Friday with some of the biggest names in women’s basketball including Angel Reese and Breanna Stewart.

Women’s basketball underwent an explosive popularity surge last year. The WNBA and women’s college hoops received more attention than ever with investments increasing across the landscape. Less than three weeks into 2025,

The new 3×3 women’s basketball league, which begins Friday in Miami, has pitched itself as an additive to the WNBA — intended to help players expand their games during the WNBA offseason, which is an important factor to ensure the two entities complement one another.