Former University of Michigan standouts Jordan Hobbs and Leigha Brown have taken the next step in their professional careers by signing with the 3XBA for the 2026 season. The moves were confirmed this week as the up‑and‑coming 3×3 circuit prepares for a summer tour that will touch down in Spokane, Las Vegas and Dallas.
A New Chapter for the 3XBA
Hobbs, who was selected 34th overall by the Seattle Storm in the 2025 WNBA draft, spent the previous season overseas in Italy’s Serie A1 with Alama San Martino di Lupari. There she averaged 12.6 points and 4.4 rebounds while shooting 38.1 percent from three‑point range. After returning to the United States, she earned a training‑camp contract with the Chicago Sky for 2026, a stint that has now led her to the 3XBA where she will wear the colors of Team Flight alongside Dara Mabrey, Merritt Hempe and Okako Adika.
Brown’s journey has been equally international. Drafted 15th overall by the Atlanta Dream in 2023, she was traded to the Connecticut Sun early in the season before being waived ahead of the 2024 campaign. The guard has since built a résumé of stints in Israel, Belgium, Spain and Puerto Rico, where she will now represent her ancestral nation alongside Adryana Quezada, Sariana Rodriguez and Ashley Torres. Her addition gives Puerto Rico a veteran presence as the island nation competes on the 3XBA stage.
The 3XBA’s Expanding Footprint
The league, which counts each of its games toward official FIBA rankings, has announced a schedule that threads through the United States and abroad. Stops in Spokane, Las Vegas and Dallas will showcase a blend of elite competition and community outreach, reflecting the tour’s dual focus on youth development and Olympic preparation. The format, featuring 10‑minute half‑court games with a 12‑second shot clock, first gained Olympic recognition at the Tokyo 2020 Games, where the United States secured a bronze medal in Paris 2024.
Team Flight’s roster also includes Cierra Burdick, a member of the bronze‑medal Paris 2024 squad, underscoring the league’s strategy of pairing seasoned internationals with emerging talent. The 3XBA’s official launch dates back to 2010, but its recent expansion has drawn WNBA veterans, draft picks and NCAA standouts into a professional 3×3 environment that aims to bridge the gap between WNBA roster spots and pro‑level play.
Both Hobbs and Brown expressed enthusiasm about the new opportunity. Their participation not only highlights the growing pipeline from collegiate and overseas competition to a structured professional circuit in the United States, but also reinforces the league’s mission to develop players who can contend for Olympic honors. As the tour rolls across the country, fans can expect a fast‑paced showcase of skill, strategy and the next generation of basketball stars.