Streetballers getting shot at Olympic glory

Revamped national 3x3 tourney will provide deeper talent pool

Boasting upgrades in organization and promotion, the national 3x3 basketball championships are paving the way for China's best streetballers to share the Olympic spotlight.

Still basking in the glow of the national team's amateur-driven success in 3x3 at the Asian Games, the Chinese Basketball Association has pledged to expand the talent search with a revamped championships format to help grassroots ballers shine on the international stage.