Sep 3: Turner Chosen for 2024 USA 3X3 U23 National Team

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harmoni Turner of Harvard women’s basketball is set to represent the Crimson and the United States of America after being chosen for the 3X3 U23 National Team, USA Basketball announced today.

“This is a dream come true for Harmoni and I couldn’t be more excited for her,” says Carrie Moore, The Kathy Delaney-Smith Head Coach for Harvard Women’s Basketball. “Representing her country in this way is a once in a lifetime experience and she is so deserving. We will be cheering for her every step of the way and look forward to watching the team win the World Cup!”

Competing at the 2024 FIBA 3X3 U23 World Cup from September 11 through 15 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Turner will look to help lead the USA women to its second podium finish the five-year history of the event. The senior guard will join Azana Baines (Sedis Cadi La Seu, Spain), Sania Feagin (University of South Carolina), and Cotie McMahon (Ohio State University) to complete the U23 squad. Christina Batastini (St. Andrew’s School, Rhode Island) who led the U23 Women’s Nations League Team to an undefeated 18-0 performance at the 2024 FIBA 3X3 U23 Nations League Americas Conference this past July, will be at the helm of the team in Mongolia.

Turner’s appearance at the event will be her first ever participation with USA Basketball. Action will begin for the USA women in Pool B against Japan and Italy on September 12 at 5:45 a.m. and 7:35 a.m. ET, respectively. Turner and her teammates will conclude pool play on September 14 with another pair of match ups against Spain and New Zealand at 5:45 a.m. and 7:35 a.m. ET, respectively.

The top two teams from each pool will move on to the quarterfinals at the conclusion of pool play.