Basketball the basketball is also regulated. For men, the official ball is in circumference (size 7, or a "295 ball") and weighs 22 oz (623.69 grams). If women are playing, the official basketball size is in circumference (size 6, or a "285 ball") with a weight of 20 oz (567 grams). In 3x3, a formalized version of the halfcourt 3-on-3 game, a dedicated ball with the circumference of a size 6 ball but the weight of a size 7 ball is used in all competitions (men's, women's, and mixed teams). The ball may be advanced toward the basket by being shot,
Wheelchair basketball in the United States team. The Intercollegiate Women's Division features some of the best college level women athletes. The ball used is the standard women's size basketball. This division is for women aged 15 and older. The Women's Division features a number of community teams solely developed for the women's game. The ball used is the standard women's size basketball. The United States men's national wheelchair basketball team has participated in the Summer Paralympic Games since the first edition in 1960. As of the 2016 Summer Paralympics they have won six gold, one silver and three bronze medals. The team also competes internationally in