DETROIT, MI — The Detroit Amplifiers are excited to announce a partnership with Wayne State University to host its final week of training camp, June 9-12. Amps head coach and Hall of Famer George Gervin says, “Our players deserve to experience first-class facilities, and Wayne State offers our team elite amenities with everything they need, from the court to the weight room to the recovery room.”

Wayne State Fieldhouse; Photo: Wayne State University

“The city of Detroit has always been synonymous with basketball. It remains an integral part of the fabric of the city,” says Keith J. Stone, chairman and co-founder of GameAbove Sports, the Detroit Amps ownership group. “It’s a big reason we’ve brought the BIG3 to the Motor City and our players will feel that at Wayne State.” Stone adds, “The BIG3 has the most talented 3-on-3 athletes in the world and partnering with Wayne State presents a special platform for our athletes.”

Wayne State Athletic Director, Erika Wallace is equally enthused, “We are thrilled to host the Detroit Amps at Wayne State. We take great pride in our world-class facilities, and we are excited to help them get ready for their inaugural BIG3 season.”

The Amps will kick off BIG3’s eighth season on June 14 in Chicago and host their inaugural game at Little Caesars Arena on July 20.

For media interest in covering the training camp, contact Dawn Kelley.

The Amps Season: Looking Ahead

The Amps roster is highlighted by co-captain and seven-time NBA all-star Joe Johnson, who spent 18 years in the NBA and played in almost 13-hundred career games.

Joe Johnson in 2022 during the Team USA vs. Puerto Rico game; Photo: All-Pro Reels

“Joe made an immediate impact on the BIG3 in 2019, shattering the league’s scoring record and he’s been a three-time MVP (2019, 2021, 2023). Detroit basketball fans are going to love watching him play. He’s old school,” says Gervin.

The Amps are captained by Jeremy Pargo, who shattered the BIG3 four-point record last season. Former Kansas national champion Darnell Jackson is the team’s other co-captain. Ray Nixon, who led the league in three-point shooting last year, was the Amps first-round pick, and second-round choice Shakur Juiston rounded out the roster.

The Detroit Amps are among the eight all-new BIG3 franchises in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, DMV, Houston, Los Angeles, and Miami. BIG3 Founder Ice Cube says, “These cities have shown up for us year after year and we are honored to represent and reward those fans with a new franchise of their own. The basketball energy in these cities is unmatched, and we’ve seen first-hand the power of their fanbases.”

Across the first seven highly successful seasons, the BIG3 operated under a touring model where all teams were centrally owned by the league, featuring an incredible roster of players and coaches, including world champions, Hall of Famers, Olympic stars, and breakout rookies.

The league is now starting fresh with eight teams, and each will feature a new roster with player and coach pairings never seen in the BIG3 before. Each team will also receive a home game in the summer of 2025. The full BIG3 schedule is available HERE.

Tickets are on sale now at big3.com/tickets.