Mar 26, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (6) takes jump shots during the warmup against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Lance Stephenson Returns to Fifth Third Arena Ahead of BIG3 Event

Originally posted on Cincinnati Bearcats on SI
By Russell Heltman | Last updated Jul 26, 2025 11:06 AM ET

Former Cincinnati basketball star Lance Stepehson is back in town this weekend for the latest stop in the BIG3 basketball league, and he got to practice a bit at Fifth Third Arena.

The Houston Rig Hands take on Stephenson's Miami 305 at 1 p.m. ET today at Heritage Bank Center in the latest installment of the 3-on-3 halfcourt league.

Stephenson played in the NBA for a long time after a one-year stint at Cincinnati. The journeyman scored over 4,000 career points across 10 NBA seasons and is still the highest-rated UC recruit of the 247 Sports era.

Check out the fun below:

Lance Stephenson & Sean Williams clashed in 1v1’s.

Watch them Live on CBS, Saturday July 26 at 1pm est. pic.twitter.com/CvVvSBnZIY
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) July 26, 2025

Former Bearcat Lance Stephenson is back getting buckets in Fifth Third Arena. Love to see it pic.twitter.com/bcSqsUEszk
— Barstool Cincinnati (@UCBarstool) July 26, 2025

Smooth scorer vs. certified showman. @G650G and Lance Stephenson lead their squads into battle. Tune in on @CBSSports at 1 PM ET pic.twitter.com/dddANr5hmw
— BIG3 (@thebig3) July 25, 2025