‘USA got cheated’ furious fans claim after ‘really bad officiating’ ends women’s 3×3 basketball Olympic quest

BASKETBALL fans have been left furious after the US women’s attempt to retain the Olympic gold in 3×3 basketball came to an end.

It’s been a tough Olympics for the women’s 3×3 team who went 4-3 in the group phase, finishing third behind Germany and Spain.

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The US had the opportunity to start anew in the quarterfinals, knocking out China 21-13, setting up a semifinal against Spain.

However, the title defense wasn’t to be for the US, who lost 18-16 in a controversial game on Monday.

This will come as a huge disappointment for the US, whose lineup includes two members of their World Cup-winning team from 2023 – Hailey Van Lith and Cierra Burdick.

Cameron Brink was also selected to return before she suffered a torn ACL while playing for the WNBA ‘s Los Angeles Sparks in June.

Fans were fuming with the refereeing in Paris, flocking to X to share their frustration.

“The refs in this 3×3 USA vs Spain game are absolutely bogus,” one fan said, adding, “Refs are calling everything against Team USA.”

“The worst calls. They gifted it to Spain,” claimed a second.

“Really bad foul officiating during the USA v. Spain 3×3 game,” added another.

While a fourth reiterated, “The USA women 3×3 got cheated!”

All is not lost for the women’s team, however, with a bronze medal still up for grabs.

There they will take on the loser of the other semifinal between Canada and Germany at 3pmET.

As for the men’s team, their Olympics ended before it really began, going 2-5 in the group, failing to qualify for the knockout rounds.

On Sunday, Former NBA star Jimmer Fredette, who turned to 3×3 basketball in 2022, revealed why he had missed the US’ final five games.

“I had an injury that took place in the beginning minutes of our second game against Poland,” he said on Instagram .

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“I tore two different ligaments completely in my adductor, which prevented me from being able to compete.

“This will lead me to have a recovery of around 6 months.

“This is devastating for me as I have put two years into qualifying for the Olympics with this group who are my brothers.”

Fredette thanked the team’s staff, going on to add that he is “a firm believer that everything happens for a reason.”

He closed out his moving post by noting that he believes “that everything happens for a reason.”

“I’m sorry to all the fans who supported me and our team as I wish it could have gone differently. But thank you for your support and love,” Fredette later concluded.

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