COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - April 9, 2017 - Team Hoopla became the first team from Hoopla to win a USA Basketball 3x3 national championship when the Men's U18 team won the USA Basketball 3x3 National Championship Tournament at the United States Olympic Training Center in April.
Team Hoopla defeated Western PA Elite Gold, who featured two D1-bound playersand one D2-bound athlete, 21-17 in the championship game.
With a perfect 7-0 record, Team Hoopla dominated the event. The team - led by Oregon State signee and Men's U18 Tournament MVP Zach Reichle - qualified for the event by winning their USA Basketball Qualifying Tournament at Hoopla in June, 2016.
Way to go, Team Hoopla!
TEAM HOOPLA
Matt O'Brien (18, 6'9, Clackamas High, Simon Fraser signee)
Zach Reichle (18, 6'5, Wilsonville High, Oregon State signee) - Men's U18 Division MVP
Jack Roche (16, 6'0, Wilsonville High, sophomore)
Zac Woodworth (18, 6'4, Wilsonville High, undecided)
TEAM HOOPLA (L to R): Matt O'Brien, Zach Reichle, Jack Roche, Zac Woodworth
Zach Reichle drives to bucket in USA Basketball Men's U18 3x3 National Championship game
Jack Roche drives to bucket in USA Basketball Men's U18 3x3 National Championship game
Matt O'Brien shoots in USA Basketball Men's U18 3x3 National Championship game
Zac Woodworth drives to bucket in USA Basketball Men's U18 3x3 National Championship game