Feagin to Represent U.S. at FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup

COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina women’s basketball senior forward Sania Feagin will represent the United States as part of the team competing in the 2024 3×3 U23 World Cup Sept. 11-15 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. It will be her second international appearance for USA Basketball as she was part of the gold medal team at the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup.

Feagin has been a solid role player for the Gamecocks throughout her three seasons, expanding her game each season. In last season’s undefeated run to the 2024 National Championship, she averaged a career-high 15.2 minutes per game and contributed 6.7 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. Those numbers rose in NCAA Tournament games, during which she averaged 7.3 points and 5.5 rebounds in 19.1 minutes per game.

This selection marks Feagin’s first in a 3×3 competition, but her USA Basketball debut at the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup yielded a gold medal as she contributed 5.6 points and 5.0 rebounds per game at the event.

This year’s U.S. team, which includes international pro Azana Baines, Ohio State’s Cotie McMahon and Harvard’s Harmoni Turner, will look to return to the podium for the second time in the event’s five-year history after the 2022 squad earned silver.

Different than 5-on-5, 3×3 is played on a half-court with a 10-minute clock and 12-second shot clock. Play is continuous, as teams “clear” the ball behind the 2-point line following a made basketball, defensive rebound or steal. The first team to score 21 points via 1-pointer field goals or 2-pointers behind the arc is victorious; or if time expires than the team leading wins.

The 2-24 FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup will stream live on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/fiba3x3.

Continue to check GamecocksOnline.com and the team’s social media accounts (@GamecockWBB) for the most up-to-date information on the women’s basketball season.