Robbie Hummel, who helped lead the USA men to its first FIBA 3x3 World Cup gold medal and who was named MVP of the event, today was named the 2019 USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year.

“It’s incredibly humbling,” Hummel said of the honor. “I think when you look at the names that are on that list, it’s like, ‘Man, I’m not sure that I really belong almost.’ You are looking at guys like Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson and the Dream Team. It’s pretty cool. I’m very honored to have won this award. It is a product of a lot of hard work that our 3x3 team put in and the success that we had. I’m very thankful I got to play with a group of guys that just wanted to win.”

🥇 @FIBA3x3 World Cup champion. Then MVP. And now the first male @usab3x3 athlete to earn this honor 🏆@RobbieHummel is the 2019 USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year



📰 » https://t.co/lKBhchkCpM pic.twitter.com/mpGDF0zGGU — USA Basketball (@usabasketball) December 12, 2019

USA Basketball has presented its Athlete of the Year awards annually since 1980.

“Robbie helped USA Basketball accomplish an important milestone in winning our first FIBA 3x3 World Cup men’s gold medal, and it was an impressive honor for him to be selected as the MVP at such a competitive event,” said Jim Tooley, USA Basketball chief executive officer. “We are proud to recognize Robbie’s incredible performances, and we are grateful for his commitment.”

USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year

Award Winners 2019

Robbie Hummel

1999

Gary Payton

2018 Reggie Hearn 1998 Elton Brand 2017 Jameel Warney 1997 Earl Boykins 2016 Carmelo Anthony &

Kevin Durant 1996 Scottie Pippen 2015 Jalen Brunson 1995 Ray Allen 2014 Kyrie Irving 1994 Shaquille O’Neal 2013 Aaron Gordon 1993 Michael Finley 2012 LeBron James 1992 U.S. Olympic Men’s Team 2011 Jabari Parker 1991 Christian Laettner 2010 Kevin Durant 1990 Alonzo Mourning 2009 James McAdoo 1989 Larry Johnson 2008 U.S. Olympic Men’s Team 1988 Dan Majerle 2007 Jason Kidd 1987 Danny Manning 2006 Carmelo Anthony 1986 David Robinson 2005 Sheldon Williams 1985 Chuck Person 2004 Sean May &

Chris Paul 1984 Michael Jordan &

Sam Perkins 2003 Tim Duncan 1983 Michael Jordan 2002 Reggie Miller 1982 Glenn Rivers 2001 Chris Duhon 1981 Kevin Boyle 2000 Alonzo Mourning 1980 Isiah Thomas

Hummel, who starred at Purdue University (2007-08 to 2011-12) and played two seasons with the NBA Minnesota Timberwolves, helped lead the USA Men’s 3x3 World Cup Team to a 7-0 record and the U.S. men’s first gold medal at a FIBA 3x3 World Cup from June 18-23 in Amsterdam, where he was named MVP of the 20-team tournament. He scored a team high 46 points, which ranked third among all competitors at 6.6 points per game.

He also helped Ariel Slow & Steady win the 2019 Red Bull USA Basketball 3X Nationals May 3-4 in Las Vegas with a 7-1 record, where he also was named MVP. Hummel scored 16 of his team’s 21 points in the championship game.

Hummel played 52 games for Princeton in FIBA 3x3 World Tour events and other FIBA 3x3 action in 2019, and Princeton finished in second place on the FIBA 3x3 World Tour in 2019. As of Dec. 6, 2019, he ranks No. 17 in the world 3x3 men’s rankings and third in the U.S.