Seven of the Big3’s eight teams made selections in the three-round draft, which was televised live on Fox Sports 1. The inaugural league champion, Trilogy, was barred from making picks by league rule.
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Former Jazz and Pacers point guard Andre Owens was the first overall selection, by the Ball Hogs. Owens played in the Big 3 last season, for 3’s Company. Overall, six returning players were chosen Thursday.
The most notable first-round pick was longtime NBA big man Chris “Birdman” Andersen, selected fourth overall by Power, which is coached by Nancy Lieberman.
Former 3-point specialist Quentin Richardson was taken in the second round, as were former NBA bigs Jason Maxiell and Ryan Hollins. Ryan Gomes and Bonzi Wells were notable third-round picks.
The drafted players will take the court for the 3-on-3, halfcourt league beginning June 22 in Houston. An eight-week slate will be followed by the league’s playoffs on Aug. 17 and Aug. 24.
Big3 Draft 2018 selections
Round 1 1. Ball Hogs: Andre Owens, G 2. 3’s Company: Andre Emmett, G/F 3. Killer 3s: Alan Anderson, G/F 4. Power: Chris Andersen, F/C 5. Tri-State: David Hawkins, G 6. Ghost Ballers: Lee Nailon, FRound 2 1. Ball Hogs: Corsley Edwards, C 2. 3’s Company: Jason Maxiell, F 3. Killer 3s: Ryan Hollins, F/C 4. Power: Quentin Richardson, G/F 5. 3-Headed Monsters: Salim Stoudamire, G 6. Tri-State: Robert Hite, G 7. Ghost Ballers: Marcus Banks, G
Round 3 1. Ball Hogs: Jermaine Taylor, G 2. 3’s Company: Derrick Byars, F 3. Killer 3s: Mike James, G 4. Power: Ryan Gomes, F 5. Tri-State: Bonzi Wells, G/F 6. Ghost Ballers: Mario West, G
Big3 2018 schedule
Regular season June 22: Houston June 29: Chicago July 6: Oakland, Calif. July 13: Detroit July 20: Miami July 27: Toronto Aug. 3: Boston Aug. 10: Atlanta
Playoffs Aug. 17: Dallas Aug. 24: Brooklyn
