Aug. 28 (UPI) -- WNBA legend Lisa Leslie has been named the coach of the year in the BIG3, a 3-on-3 basketball league composed of former NBA players and international players.
Leslie received the honor Tuesday after leading the Triplets to a 7-1 record and first-place regular-season finish. The Triplets battle Killer 3's in the Big3 title game Sunday at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Triplets star Joe Johnson was named Big3 MVP.