BIG3 - wikipedia BIG3 For other uses, see Big Three ( disambiguation ). BIG3 BIG3 official logo Sport Basketball Founded January 11, 2017 ; 19 months ago ( 2017 - 01 - 11 ) Founder Ice Cube Jeff Kwatinetz Inaugural season 2017 Commissioner Clyde Drexler No. of teams 8 Country United States Headquarters Los Angeles, California Venue ( s ) 10 Continent FIBA Americas ( Americas ) Most recent champion ( s ) Power ( 1st title ) Most titles Power ( 1 title ) Trilogy ( 1 title ) TV partner ( s ) Fox, FS1 Official website BIG3.com BIG3 is a 3 - on - 3 basketball league, featuring mostly retired National Basketball Association ( NBA ) players. The league was created by rapper / actor Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz. Contents 1 History 2 Rules 3 Current teams 4 Draft 4.1 2018 draft 4.2 Player selections 5 Season recaps 5.1 2017 BIG3 season 5.2 2018 BIG3 season 6 Awards 6.1 Champions 6.2 Most Valuable Player 6.3 Coach of the Year 6.4 Captain of the Year 7 Broadcasting 8 References 9 External links History On January 11, 2017, Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz announced their new 3 - on - 3 basketball league at the Sheraton Times Square Hotel, in New York City. After the conclusion of the inaugural season, awards were voted on by the players. The MVP was won by 3 Headed Monsters forward Rashard Lewis after he averaged 21.3 points per game. Trilogy 's undefeated season led to several awards for members of the team including DPOY won by James White and Coach of the Year awarded to Rick Mahorn. Adidas and the BIG3 league announced on April 3, 2018, that they agreed upon a three - year deal for Adidas to provide uniforms, apparel, and fan merchandise including tees, hoodies, and hats for The BIG3 League. Rules The rules of BIG3 differ considerably from FIBA - sanctioned 3 - on - 3 ( branded as 3x3 ) games. They are as follows : Like FIBA - sanctioned 3x3, games are played on a half - court. Standard two - and three - point shots apply ; the three - point line is the same distance as in the NBA. ( 3x3 uses the FIBA arc, with shots from outside the arc worth 2 points and all others worth 1. ) Unique to BIG3 are three `` four - point zones '' on a circle 30 feet away from the basket. One is on the midline of the court ; the other two are 40 degrees away from the midline. To score four points, a player 's foot must be touching any part of a circle. Instead of a jump ball to start the game, the `` home '' team inbounds first. The home team is determined by a do - or - die 4 - point shootout. Compare with 3x3, in which the first possession is determined by a pregame coin toss, with the winner choosing whether to take possession at the start of a game or the start of a potential overtime. The shot clock runs 14 seconds, as opposed to 12 in 3x3. Additional free throw is taken if a player is fouled while making a shot. A shooting foul awards one free throw, worth the same number of points as the fouled shot. Two - point shots are taken from the free throw line, three - point shots from the three - point line, four - point shots from the midline four - point circle. The free throw is awarded whether or not the fouled shot hits the basket. 3x3 follows standard FIBA rules for free throws after shooting fouls. If the basket attempt was made, one free throw is awarded ; if the basket attempt was missed, a number of free throws equal to the value of the shot attempt is awarded. Additionally, all free throws in 3x3 are worth 1 point, as they are in standard full - court basketball. Similar to 3x3, fouls are ascribed to the team ; players can not foul out. However, the bonus free throw rules differ between the two rule sets. In BIG3, after the fifth team foul in each half, opponents are guaranteed two one - point free throws and possession of the ball. Teams do not enter the bonus in 3x3 until the 7th team foul in a game, at which point the non-fouling team receives two free throws, but not possession. Only on the 10th team foul does the non-fouling team receive two free throws and possession. A team 's first technical foul results in one two - point free throw and possession. Additional technical fouls, as well as all flagrant fouls, result in two two - point free throws and possession. In 3x3, all technical fouls result in two ( 1 - point ) free throws and possession during open play. To win, a team must score 50 or more points and lead by at least two points. This also means that overtime is not used in BIG3. In 3x3, the game ends by rule after 10 minutes of play, or if a team reaches at least 21 points, with no required victory margin. If the teams are tied, 3x3 uses an untimed overtime with the shot clock enforced, and the first team that scores 2 points in the overtime wins. Halftime happens after one team reaches 25 points. 3x3 has only a single period of 10 minutes. Each team receives two timeouts -- a 60 - second and a 30 - second -- per half. Unused timeouts do not carry over. 3x3 allows only one timeout per team. Substitutions can be made on a dead ball or by calling a timeout. After a score, a referee must touch the ball. After giving the defense 3 seconds to set, the opposing team must take the ball beyond the top out - of - bounds line. Player has 5 seconds to return the ball inbounds. In 3x3, a referee is not required to be involved in a change of possession after the score. Instead, the non-scoring team takes possession of the ball directly under the basket, and at that point is free to dribble or pass the ball, but no shot is legal until the ball has been cleared beyond the arc. Defensive rebounds must be cleared if the ball touched the rim. If the ball did not touch the rim, defensive rebounds do not need to be cleared. In 3x3, all defensive rebounds must be cleared. Steals do not have to be cleared, unlike in 3x3. The ball is cleared when the player with the ball establishes both feet behind the 3 - point line. The ball can be cleared by dribbling or passing. This rule is identical to 3x3. A defensive rebounder who makes a direct pass that clears the ball must clear the lane and re-establish himself before his team 's shot or pass hits the rim. If, following a defensive rebound after the ball touches the rim, the rebounding team shoots or passes before clearing the ball and the ball hits the rim, it results in a turnover. This rule is identical to 3x3, and in that variant also extends to all changes of possession. Once a team has cleared the ball and establishes itself on offense, the normal `` 3 seconds in the key '' rule applies. There is no defensive `` 3 - second '' rule, unlike in 3x3. Instant replay applies and can be used to determine 3 and 4 - point shots, out - of - bounds, flagrant fouls, goaltending, basket interference and clearance. All defensive strategies are allowed, including hand - checking, which is banned in the NBA. The ball used in BIG3 is the size 7 ball used in the men 's full - court game ( standard circumference 29.5 in / 75 cm, standard weight 22 oz / 620 g ). All adult 3x3 competitions, whether for men, women, or mixed teams, use a ball unique to that game. The weight is the same as that of a size 7 ball, but the circumference is that of the size 6 ball ( 28.5 in / 72 cm ) used in the women 's full - court game. Current teams Team Coach Players 3 's Company Michael Cooper DerMarr Johnson ( captain ) Baron Davis ( co-captain ) Drew Gooden ( co-captain ) Andre Emmett Jason Maxiell Dahntay Jones Keith Bogans 3 Headed Monsters Gary Payton Rashard Lewis ( captain ) Reggie Evans ( co-captain ) Mahmoud Abdul - Rauf ( co-captain ) Jamario Moon Kwame Brown Salim Stoudamire Qyntel Woods Ball Hogs Rick Barry Brian Scalabrine ( captain ) Josh Childress ( co-captain ) DeShawn Stevenson ( co-captain ) Andre Owens Corsley Edwards Jermaine Taylor Ghost Ballers George Gervin Mike Bibby ( captain ) Ricky Davis ( co-captain ) Carlos Boozer ( co-captain ) Lee Nailon Marcus Banks Mario West Ivan Johnson Killer 3 's Charles Oakley Chauncey Billups ( captain ) Stephen Jackson ( co-captain ) Metta World Peace ( co-captain ) Alan Anderson Ryan Hollins Mike James Josh Powell Power Nancy Lieberman Corey Maggette ( captain ) Cuttino Mobley ( co-captain ) Glen Davis ( co-captain ) Chris Andersen Quentin Richardson Ryan Gomes Xavier Silas Trilogy Rick Mahorn Kenyon Martin ( captain ) Al Harrington ( co-captain ) Rashad McCants ( co-captain ) James White Dion Glover Al Thornton Derrick Byars Tri-State Julius Erving Jermaine O'Neal ( captain ) Nate Robinson ( co-captain ) Amar'e Stoudemire ( co-captain ) David Hawkins Robert Hite Bonzi Wells Draft 2018 draft The draft lottery was held on April 3, 2018 when BIG3 co-founder Ice Cube and commissioner Clyde Drexler joined Skip Bayless, Shannon Sharpe and Joy Taylor on Fox Sports 1 's Skip and Shannon : Undisputed to make the announcement. The Ball Hogs came up with the winning ping pong ball and landed the first overall pick. The draft was held on April 12, 2018 with 19 players selected. Player selections Round Pick Player Team NBA experience Last team Last played Andre Owens Ball Hogs 2 years BC Zepter Vienna 2015 Andre Emmett 3 's Company 2 years Jeonju KCC Egis Active Alan Anderson Killer 3 's 8 years Lakeland Magic Active Chris Andersen Power 15 years Cleveland Cavaliers 2017 5 David Hawkins Tri-State none Galatasaray 2013 6 Lee Nailon Ghost Ballers 6 years Panteras de Aguascalientes 2014 7 Corsley Edwards Ball Hogs 1 year İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi B.K. 2014 8 Jason Maxiell 3 's Company 10 years Detroit Pistons 2017 9 Ryan Hollins Killer 3 's 10 years Auxilium Pallacanestro Torino 2017 10 Quentin Richardson Power 13 years New York Knicks 2013 11 Salim Stoudamire 3 Headed Monsters 3 years Guaros de Lara 2013 12 Robert Hite Tri-State 1 year Canton Charge 2013 13 Marcus Banks Ghost Ballers 8 years Al - Gharafa SC 2016 14 Jermaine Taylor Ball Hogs 2 years Salt Lake City Stars 2018 15 Derrick Byars 3 's Company 1 year Delaware 87ers 2017 16 Mike James Killer 3 's 12 years Texas Legends 2015 17 Ryan Gomes Power 8 years Los Angeles D - Fenders 2016 18 Bonzi Wells Tri-State 10 years Capitanes de Arecibo 19 Mario West Ghost Ballers 4 years Juventud Sionista 2015 Notes Last team does not only refer to NBA teams, it also refers to overseas play such as Euroleague, NBL or any other major international league Last played refers to last year of being active in any basketball league Season recaps 2017 BIG3 season Main article : 2017 BIG3 season 2018 BIG3 season Main article : 2018 BIG3 season Advance to playoff # Team Pct. PF PA GP C Power 7. 875 399.2 326.4 8 Y 3 Headed Monsters 7. 875 392.2 359.2 8 Y 3 's Company 5. 625 390.4 332.8 8 Y Tri-State 5. 625 371.2 350.4 8 5 Killer 3 's 5. 375 342.4 380.8 8 6 Trilogy 5. 375 360 378.4 8 7 Ball Hogs 7. 125 323.8 394.4 8 8 Ghost Ballers 7. 125 336.8 394.4 8 Notes Top 4 teams advance to the playoffs C BIG3 champions Z clinched best record Y clinched playoffs spot Awards Champions Year Team Players Coach 2017 Trilogy 3 Al Harrington 4 Kenyon Martin 8 James White 22 Dion Glover 32 Rashad McCants ( MVP ) Rick Mahorn 2018 Power 0 Glen Davis 3 Quentin Richardson 5 Cuttino Mobley 11 Chris Andersen 50 Corey Maggette Ryan Gomes Xavier Silas Nancy Lieberman Most Valuable Player Year Team Player Ref 2017 3 Headed Monsters Rashard Lewis 2018 Power Corey Maggette Coach of the Year Year Team Player Ref 2017 Trilogy Rick Mahorn 2018 Power Nancy Lieberman Captain of the Year Year Team Player Ref 2017 Trilogy Kenyon Martin 2018 Power Corey Maggette Broadcasting For the 2017 season, Fox Sports 1 carried the 8 weeks of the regular season and the playoffs on tape delay, while Fox broadcast the championship game live. In 2018, all games will be broadcast live on Friday nights with 4 weeks of games including the semifinals and championship will be aired on Fox, with the remaining weeks airing on FS1. In 2017 Gus Johnson was the regular play - by - play announcer, though Brian Custer filled - in occasionally, Jim Jackson handled color commentary and Michael Rapaport was the sideline reporter. For 2018 Custer was promoted to be the regular play - by - play announcer while Jackson and Rapaport returned. References Jump up ^ Nicholas Parco ( January 11, 2017 ). `` Ice Cube announces BIG3 basketball league for former NBA stars, will feature Allen Iverson as player and coach ''. New York Daily News. Jump up ^ Big 3 - Fox Sports.com Jump up ^ `` NEW TEAM : Allen Iverson and Dermarr Johnson will Lead 3 's Company ''. BIG3.com. Retrieved March 8, 2017. Jump up ^ `` NEW TEAM : Rashard Lewis & Jason Williams Reunite on 3 Headed Monsters ''. BIG3.com. Retrieved February 3, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Mike Bibby & Ricky Davis Unite for Ghost Ballers in the # BIG3 ''. BIG3.com. Retrieved February 22, 2017. Jump up ^ `` NEW TEAM : Chauncey Billups & Stephen Jackson unite for KILLER3s ''. BIG3.com. Retrieved February 15, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Corey Maggette & Cuttino Mobley Join Forces on POWER ''. BIG3.com. Retrieved March 29, 2017. Jump up ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/21/sports/basketball/nancy-lieberman-big3-league.html Jump up ^ `` NEW TEAM : Kenyon Martin reunites with Al Harrington for TRILOGY ''. BIG3.com. Retrieved February 8, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Jermaine O'Neal and Bonzi Wells to lead team TRI-STATE ''. BIG3.com. Retrieved March 1, 2017. Jump up ^ Ellenport, Craig. `` BIG3 Draft Lottery ''. BIG3. Retrieved 13 August 2018. Jump up ^ Ellenport, Craig. `` BIG3 Season 2 Draft Review ''. BIG3. Retrieved 13 August 2018. Jump up ^ `` Rashard Lewis wins first - ever BIG3 MVP ; Stephen Jackson named Best Trash Talker ''. Jump up ^ `` Corey Maggette named Big3 MVP, Nancy Lieberman Coach of Year ''. Jump up ^ `` Rashard Lewis wins first - ever BIG3 MVP ; Stephen Jackson named Best Trash Talker ''. Jump up ^ `` Corey Maggette named Big3 MVP, Nancy Lieberman Coach of Year ''. Jump up ^ `` BIG3 2017 PLAYER AWARDS ''. Jump up ^ `` 2018 BIG3 Basketball awards : Corey Maggette takes home MVP ; ' Birdman ' wins Defensive Player of the Year ''. Jump up ^ Fox 's Big 3 basketball broadcast team : Gus Johnson, Jim Jackson and... Michael Rapaport ? awfulannouncing.com. Retrieved June 15, 2017. External links Basketball portal Official website BIG3 Founders Ice Cube Jeff Kwatinetz Seasons 2017 2018 2019 Teams 3 's Company 3 Headed Monsters Ball Hogs Ghost Ballers Killer 3 's Power Trilogy Tri-State Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=BIG3&oldid=857063392 '' Categories : BIG3 3x3 basketball competitions in the United States Basketball leagues in the United States Sports leagues established in 2017 2017 establishments in the United States Hidden categories : Use mdy dates from July 2017 Pages using infobox sports league with unknown parameters Talk Contents About Wikipedia Español Français 한국어 עברית Русский 中文 Edit links This page was last edited on 29 August 2018, at 09 : 31 ( UTC ). Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike License ; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. 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Question: who started the 3 on 3 basketball league
Answer: January 11, 2017