Big 3 Basketball League Update and Rules

Week three of The Big 3 basketball league continued on Sunday as it traveled to Tulsa, Oklahoma. The self-proclaimed American professional half court, 3 on 3 basketball league has former NBA All-Stars Allen Iverson, Mike Bibby, and Rashard Lewis playing. It also has several other former NBA players including fan favorite, Jason Williams, aka White Chocolate, who was one of the best ball handlers and passers in the history of the NBA. Williams played most of his career with the Sacramento Kings and was part of some phenomenal teams with Chris Webber. High flying dunker, Ricky Davis, is also in the league and can still dunk with authority. Veteran forward, Josh Smith, isn't moving as well. And previously mentioned Allen Iverson is a player/coach and has been tiring quickly.

The league was created by rapper/actor Ice Cube. The Big 3 is in a different city each week and it's finally will be in Las Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena on August 26th. There are 8 teams mostly made up of former professional basketball players. The first two weeks of the Big 3 have come in Brooklyn and Charlotte. After Sunday's games in Tulsa, it heads to major metropolises such as Philadelphia, Chicago and Dallas. There are also stops in L.A. and Seattle before the championship in Vegas.

The Big 3 Rules:
Standard 2 and 3 point shots apply
Exclusive 4 point shots when a player is touching any part of the 4 point circle
A shooting foul on a missed basket will reward 1 free-throw shot attempt to the shooter
On a 2pt attempt, Player gets 1 shot for 2pt from the free throw line
On a 3pt attempt, Player gets 1 shot for 3pt from the top of the 3 point line
On a 4pt attempt, Player gets 1 shot for 4pt from the top of the 4pt circle
No foul outs
On and after the 5th team foul (per half) opponents get 2 shots and ball possession
A technical foul results in opponent being awarded 2 free-throw shots for 2-points each and possession of the ball
First team to 60 Points wins
Half-time happens after a team scores 30 Points
Team must win by 2 Points
On a made basket, the ball is thrown to the official up top and the team who was scored upon becomes the offense
After a score (only), or missed technical foul shot, the ball must be taken out up top. After the official hands the player the ball, that player can start play dribbling in or passing it in bounds. This must be done within 5 seconds
Defensive rebounds that touch the rim must be cleared
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
The defensive rebounder that makes a direct pass that clears the ball, must clear the lane and re-establish himself before his team’s shot or pass hit the rim
If a shot or pass hits the rim without being cleared it will result in a turnover
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
Steals do not have to be cleared
Defensive rebounds that don't touch the rim do not have to be cleared
Instant replay applies

How to watch the Big 3
Airs Monday nights at 7pm Central Standard Time on Fox Sports One, channel 219 on Direct TV
Stream on Fox Sports One App

Rumores of Kobe Bryant making a team and also Ray Allen, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett teaming up are flying. Ratings would love some more star power and the excitement is starting to build. You can see all the rosters on Big3.com.

Have you seen any games yet? Will you tune in on Monday night? I will have a recap posted next week so let me know what you think! Cheers!