WIS Triangle 3-on-3 Basketball League

We are happy to introduce our new 3-on-3 basketball league, presented by WIS Basketball Director Chris Wright. This league uses 3-on-3 games as the primary tool for player development, creating a high-tempo, competitive environment that sharpens individual talent and elevates basketball IQ. In these half-court triangle scenarios, players constantly work on their handle, shooting off the dribble, finishing through contact, and locking down their man in isolation. This forces them to read defenders, make sharp cuts, create their own shot, and execute under duress.

Details:

Start Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025

End Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025

Ages: Grades 1–12, broken into the following groups:

• Grades 1 & 2 (co-ed): 9:00–9:45 AM
• Grades 3 & 4 (co-ed): 10:00–10:45 AM
• Grades 5 & 6 (single gender): 11:00–11:45 AM
• Grades 7 & 8 (single gender): 12:00–12:45 PM
• Grades 9–12 (single gender): 1:00–1:45 PM

Location: WIS Tregaron Gym

Cost: $375.00 for all eight weeks

Commitment: We expect players to be there for all games. The program is designed for players to improve weekly, so their presence at each session is essential to their success.

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About Chris Wright:

Chris Wright's legacy is deeply woven into the fabric of DMV basketball, charting a path from local prodigy to professional pioneer and dedicated mentor. His career is a testament to elite athleticism, profound resilience, and an enduring commitment to giving back.

His journey began with a storied high school career at St. John's College High School, where his exceptional talent earned him the coveted honor of McDonald’s All-American. He continued his ascent as a standout point guard for the Georgetown Hoyas, where he honed his skills and basketball IQ under the national spotlight.

Demonstrating unwavering perseverance, Chris achieved a monumental milestone by becoming the first player diagnosed with multiple sclerosis to compete in the NBA. Following his trailblazing NBA tenure, he embarked on a successful 12-year professional career internationally, competing at the highest levels across the globe and solidifying his reputation as a skilled and durable competitor.

Since concluding his playing career in 2023, Chris has seamlessly transitioned into a multifaceted role as an educator, coach, and broadcaster, all while remaining rooted in his community. His current contributions include:

• Community Engagement: Providing foundational physical education and movement classes to PreK3/4 students in Ward 8, fostering a love for activity and healthy habits from an early age.
• Developmental Coaching: Returning to his alma mater, St. John's College High School, as a coach to mentor the next generation of student-athletes. He also serves as the Head Coach for the prestigious DC Assault AAU program, where he shapes elite young talent.
• Broadcast Analysis: Leveraging his deep knowledge of the game as a sharp and insightful analyst. He provides expert post-game commentary on Wizards Radio and contributes television analysis for Monumental Sports Network, offering fans a professional's perspective on the game.

Through this powerful combination of grassroots community work, competitive coaching, and media presence, Chris Wright continues to be a driving force in the DMV's basketball landscape, inspiring others both on and off the court.

More About 3-on-3 Basketball:

Key Basketball-Specific Aspects of 3 vs. 3:

• Isolation & Breakdown Skills: The system prioritizes the ability to win one-on-one matchups. 3 vs. 3 provides the space for players to attack closeouts, use hesitation dribbles, and practice their go-to moves to score or draw help defense.
• Reading the Game: With fewer players, the game slows down mentally. Players learn to recognize defensive schemes (man, zone, hedge, switch), identify mismatches in the post or on the perimeter, and make the correct pass to an open teammate.
• Two-Man Game Mastery: 3 vs. 3 is the perfect laboratory for the pick-and-roll and dribble hand-off actions. Players repetitively work on setting solid screens, reading the defender (going over or under), and making the resulting play — whether it's a pull-up jumper, a pocket pass, or a drive to the basket.
• Spacing and Court Utilization: Players learn the critical importance of spacing to prevent defensive help. They understand how to occupy the corners, use the wing and slot areas, and cut intelligently to the rim without clogging the lane.
• Defensive Accountability & Communication: Every player is exposed on defense. They must master on-ball pressure, fight through screens, provide weak-side help, and communicate constantly on switches and rotations to prevent easy layups.
• Toughness and Initiative: The physical, up-and-down nature of 3 vs. 3 builds mental and physical toughness. Without a referee on every call, players learn to play through contact and take initiative to make a play, fostering a competitive and self-reliant mindset.

How it Works in Practice:

• Situational Drills: Training progresses from fundamental 1 vs. 1 full-court attacks to 2 vs. 2 shell drills, before advancing to live 3 vs. 3. Coaches add constraints like a 12-second shot clock, "no dribble" rules, or mandatory "screen away" actions to focus on specific skills.
• Emphasis on Game-Like Actions: Every possession is built around core basketball actions: post-ups, kick-outs, skip passes, and closeouts. Players learn to chain these actions together, such as a pick-and-pop leading to a drive-and-kick for an open three-pointer.
• High-Volume Repetition: The format guarantees a high number of touches. Players take more shots, make more passes, and face more defensive decisions in a single practice than in a standard 5 vs. 5 scrimmage, leading to accelerated skill acquisition and ingrained habits.