SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico) - It's the final event of 2024 and the best men on the continent want to finish the year in style at the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup on December 12-15.
Here are the players you just have to watch closely.
Henry Caruso (USA)
It's a New Gen for mighty Team USA and that just means their latest star Henry Caruso is ready to be Captain America.
Caruso was one of the most spectacular players on the World Tour with his outrageous dunks and high-flying moves making him a firm fan favorite. He's ready to restore pride in USA after their bid for a three-peat last year ended in unexpected disappointment.
Buckle up because Henry Caruso is ready to explode in the international arena.
Antonio Ralat (Puerto Rico)
Puerto Rico enjoyed one of their greatest moments on the half-court after taking home gold last year in front of their passionate fans. One of their heroes was sharpshooter Antonio Ralat, who was clutch all tournament long.
Ralat returns and he's out to defend Puerto Rico's crown. You just know when the game is on the line who on this team will demand the Wilson. It will be this assassin who knows nothing but coming through in winning time.
Leonardo Branquinho (Brazil)
Brazil have medalled at all three previous editions and a key reason for that success has been this brilliant Brazilian, who has been their driving force.
You just know the powerful 28-year-old will bring his forceful game to the half-court as he eyes a first gold medal for Brazil. At 6ft.7in (2.01m) he can make the paint his personal playground, but also has range to make him totally unguardable. Branquinho will be relied upon to shoulder the scoring load and it's a responsibility he relishes.
Jerome Desrosiers (Canada)
We've seen Canadian teams star on the World Tour, but amazingly this 3x3 OG nation has never reached the podium at the AmeriCup. They are out to change that and Canada's fortunes might rest on big fella Jerome Desrosiers, who has bullied many defenders while dominating for Princeton on the World Tour.
This 6ft.7in (2.01m) beast might be the strongest player in San Juan and if he's flexing then opponents are in a world of trouble.
Diego and Rayner Moquete (Dominican Republic)
Dominican Republic have twice won bronze at this event and that staggering success is mostly due to the magnificent Moquete bros. They pack a mighty one-two punch that leaves opponents floored.
The siblings are the heart and soul of the team as they take turns in dropping buckets while they've also got each other's backs on D. The Moquete bros have had enough of bronze as they set their sights on gold. You would be brave to bet against them.
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