CHENNAI: Amjyot Singh is one of the most prominent hoopsters to have emerged from the country. Amjyot, who featured in the NBA G League team Oklahoma City Blue last year, believes featuring in the world’s top league remains one of his top-most priorities. “My ultimate goal is to play in the NBA,” Amjyot told TOI.

Amjyot is part of the upcoming 3X3 Pro Basketball League (3BL) in India that will feature 12 teams — Chandigarh Beasts, Delhi Hoopers, Aizawl Legends, Jaipur Regals, Bangalore Machas, Kolkata Warriors, Goa Snipers, Ahmedabad Wingers, Chennai Icons, Kochi Knights, Mumbai Hustlers and Hyderabad Ballers.

Chandigarh-based Amjyot feels the 3BL will definitely give the sport a fillip in the country. “The 3x3 basketball league has a bright future. It’s an Olympic sport (as its part of the 2020 Tokyo Games) and we have very bright chances of winning a medal in the sport. It’s an opportunity for the younger players to see how this format functions and start working on their game,” said Amjyot.

He felt the most crucial aspect of 3BL is the exposure it will be providing the young guns with. “Everything in this sport comes with exposure and we are definitely going to get that through this league. Foreign players will also come and play in this league and getting to see their game too will benefit our players,” added Amjyot.

Apart from Amjyot, the 3BL will see star Indian hoopsters such as Satnam Singh and Palpreet Singh Brar too being part of it. The opening edition of the tournament is scheduled to be held in six cities — Aizawl, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai.

