Beasley repeats BIG3 MVP as Miami 305 set for Dallas playoff showdown
Former Kansas State All-American Michael Beasley has repeated as BIG3 Most Valuable Player, earning the honor in a vote by league players and coaches on Friday afternoon, August 15. He first claimed the award in 2024 and has now added a second consecutive MVP trophy in the 3-on-3 league that features a mix of former NBA and international stars. The BIG3, a 12-team league founded in 2017 by a prominent hip-hop artist, actor and entertainment executive, showcases a fast-paced variation of 3-on-3 basketball modeled after formats used in FIBA and the Olympics.
Beasley is thriving for Miami 305, averaging 23.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game this season as the team sits at 5-3. He leads the BIG3 in total points (162) and total field goals (59), while ranking second in 4-pointers (3) and tied for third in 3-pointers (12).
Miami 305 will play Dallas Power (6-2) in the second BIG3 playoff game on Sunday, August 17, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, with tip-off scheduled for 2 p.m. CT. The game will be broadcast live on CBS.
Beasley was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft and has spent parts of 11 seasons in the NBA, including four campaigns with the Miami Heat. He has also spent time in the Chinese Basketball Association, where he earned Foreign MVP honors in 2016 while playing for the Shandong Golden Stars. In college, Beasley was a 2008 consensus First Team All-American and Big 12 Player of the Year, averages that included 26.2 points and a nation-leading 12.4 rebounds in his lone season at Kansas State.
Summary: Beasley’s continued elite production in the BIG3 and his MVP repeat highlight a standout career that has successfully bridged NCAA stardom, a long NBA run, and a high-profile return to 3-on-3 competition.
Editor’s note: The upcoming Dallas showdown offers fans a chance to see Beasley against a competitive 3-on-3 field in a high-profile broadcast on CBS, underscoring the BIG3’s growing appeal as a platform for veteran stars to extend their careers. This season’s performance also reinforces the value of Beasley as a versatile scoring anchor for Miami 305. If you’re a Wildcats or Big 12 fan, this milestone adds to Beasley’s storied college legacy and ongoing professional journey.