Graf Global Corp. filed a Form 425 on November 2, 2026, disclosing transcripts of two October 30, 2026 interviews in which O'Shea Jackson ("Ice Cube"), an executive officer of BIG3 HoldCo LLC, discussed the planned SPAC merger between BIG3, Graf Global Corp., and Halfcourt Holdco, Inc.

Key Highlights

  • Business Combination Agreement: The filing references a previously disclosed Business Combination Agreement dated June 12, 2026, among Graf Global Corp., Halfcourt Holdco, Inc., BIG3 HoldCo LLC, and other parties.
  • Expected closing: Ice Cube stated the SPAC deal is expected to close "end of the year, maybe early next year, very early next year," according to the Bloomberg transcript.
  • Ticker reference: Ice Cube directed viewers to ticker "T-O-N-T, stands for 3-on-3" as a way to invest in BIG3 during the NYSE interview.
  • CBS partnership: According to the filing, BIG3 has been with CBS for six years on one-year contracts, and the league is in talks for a larger media rights deal.
  • Audience metrics cited: In the Bloomberg interview, Ice Cube stated the league is "doing better than MLS regular season" and "better than the NHL regular season" in viewership, with social media impressions "tracking above a million."
  • Expansion plans: The filing discloses Ice Cube discussed plans for BIG3 Asia in talks with the "East Asian Super League," as well as prior games played in London and Toronto.

BIG3 and Graf Global Corp. SPAC Merger: What the October 30 Interviews Disclosed

Graf Global Corp. filed the Form 425 pursuant to Rule 425 under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with Halfcourt Holdco, Inc. (Commission File No. 001-42142) listed as the subject company. The filing contains transcripts of two separate interviews given by Ice Cube on October 30, 2026, one with NYSE and one with Bloomberg The Close, covering the planned merger that would, according to the filing, make BIG3 "the first publicly traded professional sports league in US history."

In both interviews, Ice Cube described BIG3's positioning within the professional sports market. He characterized 3-on-3 basketball as "the most played form of basketball in the world" and drew comparisons to the UFC's rise in credibility. He attributed the league's financial constraints to COVID-19 disruptions that occurred "when we were three years, really on the rise," and said the SPAC transaction is intended to provide capital to scale the league's operations and marketing. The filing also discloses that the league has a sponsorship partnership with iHeart in addition to its CBS television arrangement.

Regarding media strategy, Ice Cube stated in the Bloomberg transcript that streaming platforms "understand how much they need sports" and that BIG3 is "in a prime position to land a major media deal," describing the league as "the last one left to be able to do a major deal." He noted the one-year CBS contracts were structured deliberately, with the expectation of eventually signing a larger, longer-term agreement. These statements are the company's own characterizations and are subject to its cautionary language included in the broader filing context.

What Was Disclosed

Graf Global Corp. filed transcripts of two October 30, 2026 interviews in which BIG3 executive Ice Cube discussed the pending SPAC merger with Graf Global Corp. and Halfcourt Holdco, Inc., the league's media strategy, audience metrics, and global expansion plans.