PARIS (France) - Fuelled by a frenzied crowd igniting La Concorde, 3x3 stole the show at the Paris Olympics with the most incredible seven days of nonstop action in the men's and women's competitions.

The first Olympics with crowds for 3x3 even exceeded our wildest dreams as amazing images will always be fondly remembered. The fans were treated to insane action on the half-court with thrillers galore highlighted by epic gold meal games that showcased to the world why 3x3 is unparalleled for excitement and drama.  

With the hype in overdrive and the bandwagon almost full, 3x3 has heaps of new fans craving more 21-point games. Fortunately, there are still loads of big-time events coming up on the FIBA 3x3 pro circuit to ensure your needs are met.

Let's check out the events you just can't miss.

 FIBA 3x3 World Tour

We've had a mid-season break, but the action starts up again in the men's pro competition at the annual and much-loved Lausanne Masters - at the world's Olympic capital - on August 16-17. 

That will be followed by stops in Debrecen, Shanghai, Wuxi, Amsterdam - a city that will still be basking in their heroes taking out gold -, Macau, Abu Dhabi, Manama, Neom and Shenzhen to round out the regular season. 

The 13th season will conclude with the World Tour Final in Hong Kong on November 23-24. 

There are plenty of intriguing subplots emerging from the Olympics with gold medalist Worthy de Jong now holding the crown, but rivals Strahinja Stojacic and Jimmer Fredette - who both had heartbreak in Paris for contrasting reasons - will be desperate for a tonic. 

Ub Huishan NE (SRB), who had three players part of Serbia's disappointing campaign, currently lead the standings ahead of Vienna (AUT) and Miami (USA), whose players comprised Team USA in Paris. 

Women's Series

The pro series resumes and we're right in the business end with stops in Saskatoon and Baku on August 17-18.

The popular Debrecen Stop just a week later rounds out the regular season before the Hangzhou Final on September 7-8. 

Netherlands, who were not in Paris, currently lead the standings and are followed by France, who will be desperate to rebound after flaming out early at the Olympics. 

Third-placed Canada will also be out for some silverware having agonizingly lost the bronze medal game to rival USA at the Olympics. 

All eyes will be on gold medalist Germany, who are seventh having only played four stops so far this season. 

National team competitions

If you are dying to see Olympic medalists Netherlands, France, Lithuania, Germany and Spain then you don't have to wait long because the ninth edition of the Europe Cup will be held on August 22-25. 

Serbia will be in revenge mode as they look for a remarkable sixth straight title. The Netherlands are the defending women's champs. 

The Africa Cup will be held in Madagascar on November 28-December 1, with Egypt (men's) and Kenya (women's) the defending champs. 

The AmeriCup rounds out 2024 on December 13-15. Host Puerto Rico are the defending men's champs, while Paris bronze medalist USA are the title holders in the women. 

Meanwhile, the next generation of 3x3 stars will be showing off their talents at the U18 World Cup in Hungary on August 26-30, while the U23 World Cup will be played in 3x3 crazy Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on September 11-15. 

FIBA