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Aliens (basketball)
Aliens is an American men's 3-on-3 basketball team that plays in the BIG3. They were the second team announced in the 2019 BIG3 expansion and are led by former first overall pick in the 2018 BIG3 draft Andre Owens, who placed top seven in blocks and assists in 2018. 2019 Draft 2021 Draft 2022 Draft Season-by-season record Game log , - style="background:#fbb;" , 1 , , June 23 , , Triplets , , 40–50 , , Rush (13) , , Rush (8) , , Owens (4) , , Bankers Life Fieldhouse , , 0–1 , - style="background:#fbb;" , 2 , , June 30 , , 3 Headed Monsters , , 44–50 , , Rush (15) , , Rush (6) , , Owens (2) , , Liacouras Center , , 0–2 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 3 , , July 6 , , Ball Hogs , , 51–39 , , Oden (18) , , Rush (12) , , Oden, Rush, Owens, Hollins, Vaden (1) , , Legacy Arena , , 1–2 , - style="background:#fbb;" , 4 , , July 13 , , Enemies , , 39–50 , , Oden (11) , , Rush (7) , , Hollins, Owens (2) , , Dunkin' Donuts Cente ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BIG3
Big3 (stylized BIG3) is a 3x3 basketball, 3-on-3 basketball league founded by the hip-hop musician and actor Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz. The league consists of 12 teams whose rosters include both former National Basketball Association, NBA players and international players. The rules of Big3 games contain deviations from the official rules of 3-on-3 basketball as administered by FIBA. It debuted in 2017 and takes place during the NBA offseason. In January 2020, Big3 announced its rule set would be the core of a new basketball variant called "Fireball3" (stylized ''FIREBALL3''). History On January 11, 2017, Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz announced their new 3-on-3 basketball league at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, Sheraton Times Square Hotel, in New York City. Roger Mason Jr. was the first President and Commissioner. The Big3 held its first draft on April 30, and the inaugural week of games took place June 25 at the Barclays Center, in Brooklyn, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Houston Cougars Men's Basketball
The Houston Cougars men's basketball team represents the University of Houston in Houston, Texas, in National Collegiate Athletic Association, NCAA Division I (NCAA), Division I men's College basketball, basketball competition. They compete as members of the Big 12 Conference. In addition to 26 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, NCAA tournament appearances, the Cougars have won 22 conference championships and have had several players and a coach elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Basketball Hall of Fame. History Early history (1945–56) Although the University of Houston already had a women's basketball program, the Houston Cougars men's basketball program did not begin until the 1945–46 season. Alden Pasche was the team's first head coach. In their first two seasons, the Cougars won Lone Star Conference regular-season titles and qualified for postseason play in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, NAIA Men's Basketball tourna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shannon Brown
Shannon Brown (born November 29, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player. He attended Proviso East High School in Maywood, Illinois, was named Illinois Mr. Basketball in 2003, and played college basketball for Michigan State University. He was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the 25th overall pick in the 2006 NBA draft. High school and college career Brown attended Proviso East High School in Maywood, where his teammates included fellow 2006 draftee Dee Brown. In 2003, he was named Illinois Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American. Considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, Brown was listed as the No. 1 shooting guard and the No. 3 player in the nation in 2003. Brown played college basketball for the Michigan State Spartans. He was second-team All-Big Ten as a junior and an All-Big Ten Defensive selection. Professional career Cleveland Cavaliers (2006–2008) Brown was drafted in the first round with the 25th pick of the 2006 NBA dra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghost Ballers
The Ghost Ballers are an American men's 3-on-3 basketball team that plays in the BIG3 Big3 (stylized BIG3) is a 3x3 basketball, 3-on-3 basketball league founded by the hip-hop musician and actor Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz. The league consists of 12 teams whose rosters include both former National Basketb .... 2017 Draft 2018 Draft Current roster References Big3 teams Basketball teams established in 2017 2017 establishments in the United States {{US-basketball-team-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dunkin' Donuts Center
The Amica Mutual Pavilion (originally Providence Civic Center and formerly Dunkin' Donuts Center ("The Dunk")) is an indoor arena located in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. It was built in 1972, as a home court for the Providence College Friars men's basketball program, due to the high demand for tickets to their games in Alumni Hall, as well as for a home arena for the then–Providence Reds, who played in the nearly 50-year-old Rhode Island Auditorium. Current tenants include the Providence Bruins ice hockey team, of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the Providence College Friars men's basketball team, of the Big East Conference. The center is operated by the Rhode Island Convention Center Authority, which also operates the Rhode Island Convention Center and Veterans Memorial Auditorium. Background The idea for a Civic Center in Providence had been proposed as early as 1958, on the site of what later became the Providence Place Mall. The project was proposed as a j ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enemies (basketball)
Enemies or foes are a group that is seen as forcefully adverse or threatening. Enemies may also refer to: Literature * ''Enemies'' (play), a 1906 play by Maxim Gorky * ''Enemies, A Love Story'', a 1966 novel by Isaac Bashevis Singer * '' Enemies: How America's Foes Steal Our Vital Secrets – And How We Let It Happen'', a 2006 non-fiction book by Bill Gertz Film * ''Enemies'' (1934 film), a Mexican film * ''Enemies'' (1940 film), a German film * ''Enemies'' (1953 film), a Soviet drama film * ''Enemies'', a 1971 TV film directed by Fielder Cook * ''Enemies, a Love Story'' (film), 1989 adaptation by Paul Mazursky, starring Anjelica Huston and Ron Silver * ''Enemies'' (1974), a television-film adaptation directed by Kirk Browning and Ellis Rabb of the play of the same name by Maxim Gorky, starring Ellis Rabb *Enemies (2025 film), an upcoming thriller drama film Music * Enemies (band), a post-rock band from Ireland * ''The Enemies EP'' (2004), a 2004 EP by the Headlights * " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legacy Arena
Legacy Arena (formerly known as the BJCC Coliseum and the BJCC Arena) is an arena located at the Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex in Birmingham, Alabama. The arena seats 17,654 for sporting events, up to 16,250 for concerts and 6,000 in a cut-down theater configuration. Arena information The arena stands ten stories tall, but it actually measures only 75 feet (23 m) from floor to ceiling and contains an oval-shaped 24,200-square-foot (2,244.5 m2) (110' by 220' (33.5 x 67 m)) arena floor. The arena contains several luxury suites and a press box. The BJCC Arena Club is also located in the arena. It is a lounge that is limited to 500 guests and available for most arena events. Backstage there are 2 locker rooms and 6 dressing rooms as well as a press room and a VIP Reception area. The arena can accommodate 8 trucks backstage—3 on truck docks and room for 5 more. The arena's four-sided center-hung scoreboard, designed by Daktronics, measures 18' by 18' (5.5 x 5.5 m) on ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Hollins
Ryan Kenwood Hollins (born October 10, 1984) is an American former professional basketball player who is a color commentator for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins. He was a center who was a journeyman in the NBA, playing for nine teams in 10 seasons. He played briefly in Europe before ending his career. Following his playing career, he pursued work in broadcasting, working as a game analyst for CBS and as a studio analyst for Los Angeles Clippers games. He also worked as an analyst for ESPN and appeared on various programming for them, including SportsCenter and First Take, and has co-hosted "The Opinionated 7-Footers" podcast for the past year. He joined the Houston Rockets' broadcasting team on AT&T SportsNet as a color commentator. High school and college career Hollins attended John Muir High School in Pasadena, California. He had signed with St. Louis University, but was allowed to withdra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ball Hogs
The Ball Hogs are an American men's 3-on-3 basketball team that plays in the BIG3. In 2022, the Web3 Decentralized Autonomous Organization A decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), sometimes called a decentralized autonomous corporation (DAC), is an organization managed in whole or in part by decentralized computer programs, with voting and finances handled through a decent ... "Krause House" purchased all available ownership NFTs available through the Big3's sale. The fan section of the Ball Hogs is known as the "Pig Pen" 2017 Draft 2018 Draft Current roster References Big3 teams Basketball teams established in 2017 2017 establishments in the United States {{US-basketball-team-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liacouras Center
The Liacouras Center is a 10,206-seat multi-purpose venue which opened in 1997 and was originally named "''The Apollo of Temple''". The arena was renamed in 2000 for Temple University President, Peter J. Liacouras. It is part of a $107 million, four-building complex along North Broad Street on the Temple University campus in North Philadelphia. The Liacouras Center is the largest indoor, public assembly venue in Philadelphia north of City Hall. History During the 1980s, Temple basketball coach John Chaney sought to raise the profile of the men's basketball program through aggressively scheduling top-tier, out of conference opponents. Some programs, however, scoffed at the idea of playing at Temple's 3,900-seat on-campus arena, McGonigle Hall. Temple's President at the time, Peter J. Liacouras, supported the idea of a larger basketball facility in hopes of building Temple's national presence. Temple considered several locations and a site was purchased in 1988 for $7.3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
3 Headed Monsters
The 3 Headed Monsters are an American men's 3-on-3 basketball team that plays in the BIG3 Big3 (stylized BIG3) is a 3x3 basketball, 3-on-3 basketball league founded by the hip-hop musician and actor Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz. The league consists of 12 teams whose rosters include both former National Basketb .... 2017 Draft 2018 Draft Current roster References Big3 teams Basketball teams established in 2017 2017 establishments in the United States {{US-basketball-team-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bankers Life Fieldhouse
Gainbridge Fieldhouse is an indoor arena located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It opened in November 1999 to replace Market Square Arena. The arena is the home of the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Indiana Fever of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). It also hosts college basketball games (including the annual Big Ten Conference tournaments), indoor concerts, and ice hockey. Originally named Conseco Fieldhouse, after the financial firm CNO Financial Group, Conseco, the arena was renamed Bankers Life Fieldhouse, before Gainbridge became the naming rights sponsor in 2021. Design The arena was built to evoke an Indiana high school and college field house. As such, unlike most other North American sports arenas, it was designed primarily for basketball. The arena can accommodate an NHL-sized rink, but the ice hockey seating capacity is reduced to 11,651 in an asymmetrical configuration. Naming rights The arena ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
