Girne American University (GAU), while moving toward its 50th year in higher education, continues to the sports activities without slowing down besides the academic and social activities.

Streetball event, which is organized by GAU Multi Cultural Center (MCC) and traditionally held every year, also witnessed to nice scenes this year. International students showed great interest to the basketball tournament held in GAU Campus sports facilities. In the tournament, where contentious minutes were experienced, students had fun to the fullest, while fighting fiercely.

What is Streetball?

Streetball (street basketball) is a type of basketball played on outdoors, among teams consisting of a total of four players, one spare and three in the field. The play, which was formalized with the name FIBA 3x3 by FIBA, is played on a half-court and with one basket. In the game, which consists of two periods of 5 minutes, the team reaching 33 points wins the match. If both of the teams can`t score 33 points in 10 minutes, the team which scored a greater number wins the match. If equality between the teams happens at the end of the normal time, 2 minute overtime period is played.