DETROIT – The BIG3 returns to Detroit this weekend as the 3-on-3 basketball league’s ninth season continues with a full slate of games Saturday at Little Caesars Arena.
Co-founded by entertainer and entrepreneur Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz, the BIG3 tips off Week 2 action at 4 p.m. ET June 27, following an opening weekend in Los Angeles that featured several close contests and standout performances.
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All eight franchises will be in action as teams continue their pursuit of the 2026 BIG3 championship. Saturday’s games will be broadcast nationally on CBS.
Undefeated teams clash in featured matchups
Among the featured matchups is a battle between undefeated teams: the L.A. Riot and the Dallas Power.
Hall of Famer Dwight Howard leads the Riot, while former Detroit Pistons first-round draft pick Greg Monroe and the Power enter with a 1-0 record under Hall of Fame coach Nancy Lieberman.
Another showdown of unbeaten teams pits DMV Trilogy against the Chicago Triplets.
Co-captains James Johnson and Willie Reed lead Trilogy, while the Triplets are powered by Brazilian basketball standout Leandro Barbosa, named the league’s Player of the Week after Week 1, along with former NBA veteran and Pistons center Amir Johnson.
Hometown Amps face defending champions
Detroit fans will get a chance to watch the hometown Amps, who are seeking their first win of the season after an opening-week loss.
Led by Detroit basketball legend and NBA champion and Bad Boys member Rick Mahorn, the Amps face the defending BIG3 champion Miami 305.
Miami enters the matchup at 0-1 despite featuring reigning MVP Michael Beasley, who has won the award in back-to-back seasons.
The team will be without Lance Stephenson, who was suspended for Week 2 following an incident during last weekend’s game against the L.A. Riot.
Ball Hogs, Rig Hands round out the day
The day’s final matchup features the Houston Rig Hands and the Boston Ball Hogs, both looking to earn their first victory of the season.
Former NBA All-Star Derrick Favors leads Houston, while Hall of Famer Gary Payton coaches the Ball Hogs.
Open practice set for Friday in Warren
Ahead of Saturday’s games, the league will hold an open practice Friday evening at Warren Fitzgerald High School in Warren.
All eight teams are scheduled to participate in rotating practice sessions, with select players and coaches available for media interviews. Photo and video opportunities will also be available.