Ice Cube's BIG3 basketball league plans to go public in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 3:53 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Ice Cube's BIG3 is set to become the first publicly traded professional sports league in the U.S. after a merger with Graf Global Corp. The deal, which values the league at $290 million, is expected to finalize in Q4 2026, pending regulatory approvals. Founded in 2017, BIG3 has transitioned to a city-based model with teams based in various locations including Miami and Houston. The leadership team will consist of Ice Cube as CEO, Jeff Kwatinetz as chairman, and Clyde Drexler as vice commissioner, among others.
- •BIG3 is currently a 3-on-3 league launched in 2017.
- •The league will be named Big3 Basketball Holdings Inc. post-merger.
- •Teams include Miami 305, Houston Rig Hands, and LA Riot.
- •Regulatory approvals must be obtained by June 27, 2026.
- •Ice Cube cites growth opportunities and fan engagement through this public offering.
- 3:53 PMYahoo Sports — Ice Cube’s 3-On-3 Basketball League BIG3 Set To Go Public
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