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BIG3 releases 2018 season schedule: Baron Davis among NBA names

By Nir Regev

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 23: 3's Company player-coach and captain Allen Iverson enters the court during a BIG3 Basketball game on July 23, 2017, at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 23: 3's Company player-coach and captain Allen Iverson enters the court during a BIG3 Basketball game on July 23, 2017, at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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Ice Cube’s BIG3 basketball league has just revealed its 2018 season schedule and major NBA names participating in its sophomore season.

BIG3 is returning to Brooklyn, Chicago, and Dallas this summer along with debuts over in Boston, Miami, Oakland, and Toronto. Among NBA players named for the 2018 season are Baron ‘B Diddy’ Davis, Amar’e Stoudemire, Metta World Peace, Carlos Boozer, Nate Robinson, Drew Gooden, Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis, Morris ‘Mo Pete’ Peterson, and many more. Find out all the current additions to this year’s BIG3 draft pool at this link.

The ten-week season begins on June 22 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas with its Championship game on August 24 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Canadian fans will finally get a taste of the 3 vs 3 basketball league on July 27 when the league lands over at the Air Canada Centre. All BIG3 events this season will take place on Friday nights with four back-to-back games for fans to enjoy. BIG3 will have its league’s games broadcast on FOX Broadcast Network and FS1 throughout the season.

Co-Founder and Co-CEO Ice Cube on BIG3’s upcoming 2018 season:

"“During the offseason, we heard from BIG3 fans all over the country who want to see their favorite ballers come to their cities. People are really pumped up to see some of their beloved NBA greats play the game of basketball at the professional level again.” – Ice Cube"

Co-Founder and Co-CEO Jeff Kwatinetz on BIG3’s upcoming 2018 season:

"“We were thrilled by how quickly fans embraced the league last season, and look forward to bringing them an even bigger and better BIG3 this year. All off-season we’ve been working hard to elevate the game – we’ve added incredible talent, new cities, and have more exciting updates on the way.” – Jeff Kwatinetz"

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The Official 2018 BIG 3 Season Schedule:

Week 1 | June 22: Toyota Center – Houston,Texas
Week 2 | June 29: United Center – Chicago, Illinois
Week 3 | July 6: Oracle Arena – Oakland, California
Week 4 | July 13: Little Caesars Arena – Detroit, Michigan
Week 5 | July 20: American Airlines Arena – Miami, Florida
Week 6 | July 27: Air Canada Centre – Toronto, Ontario
Week 7 | August 3: TD Garden – Boston, Massachusetts
Week 8 | August 10: Infinite Energy Arena – Atlanta, Georgia
Week 9 | August 17: American Airlines Center – Dallas, Texas
Week 10 | August 24: Barclays Center – Brooklyn, New York [BIG 3 Championship Finals]

Visit BIG3.com for all the latest news updates and ticket information.

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