Tag Archives: Amateur Basketball

Hoop Dreams: How three-on-three tournaments are sparking big wins for small communities

The fast-paced, high-energy action of 3x3 basketball is taking the sport back to its streetball roots—half-court, one hoop, and nonstop sports entertainment. Played with just three players per side, the urban-style game moves at lightning speed, spotlighting individual skill, quick transitions, and the kind of intensity that keeps fans on their feet.

Detroit Amps to play first-ever home game

On Sunday, July 20, the Detroit Amplifiers ("Amps"), Motor City’s official BIG3 basketball franchise, will take center court at Little Caesars Arena, marking the team’s first-ever home game. The Amplifiers will host an afternoon of 3-on-3 pro basketball as part of the BIG3's Summer in the City tour.