ABOUT
FIBA - multi‑NIL partner, - Founder & Owner of Accela Motors
Rhian Gunnarsen (born 2006) is an American basketball player and FIBA‑registered 3x3 athlete. She is known for her involvement in international FIBA 3x3 competition and her development in women’s basketball, with training focused on timing, spacing, and footwork. Gunnarsen has been mentored by European basketball figures, including Italian FIBA coach Angela Adamoli, who introduced her to advanced movement concepts and extended an opportunity through the Rome City Institute in 2024. In addition to her athletic career, Gunnarsen is the Founder & Owner of Accela Motors, a youth‑built car brand created to inspire and represent disabled kids in automotive culture.
Through Accela Motors, Rhian Gunnarsen champions representation and confidence for disabled youth, creating a car brand built to show them they belong in every space — including automotive culture. As a FIBA‑registered 3x3 athlete and multi‑NIL partner, she continues to set her own standard at the intersection of athletic performance, youth entrepreneurship, and meaningful social impact.