Santa Cruz Warriors general manager Ryan Atkinson took a circuitous route to his current position. 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When he found out that he had been selected, it was a surreal moment for the 6-10 forward out of Canyon Country, California. Privacy Policy Help. The Warriors began play in 1995 in the International Basketball Association (IBA), and in 2001, with Dave Joerger at the helm, they won the IBA championship in the league's final year of operation. Santa Cruz… Santa Cruz … But while the Warriors' ticket prices were the highest in the league – from $15 for bleachers to $140 for courtside seats – popularity was also key to the financial success. Copyright 2021 NBA G League Media Ventures, LLC. Santa Cruz Warriors Warriors, Kaiser Permanente And The Athletes’ Corner Donate 50,280 Meals To Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County Through Swishes For Dishes Initiative SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Kaiser Permanente announced that it is partnering with the Santa Cruz Warriors to open a COVID-19 vaccination hub at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz. Warriors he Santa Cruz Warriors lost Tuesday, suffering a 108-96 defeat to the Lakeland Magic in the semifinals of the G League playoffs. The Santa Cruz Warriors play a perimeter centric style, which has led them to third in the league in three-pointers. Live. In 2014–15, the Warriors won their first D-League championship since 2007. Just one win away from the G-League Finals, set for March 11, the Santa Cruz Warriors … He won his fourth title with the Wizards in their first year in the D-League. Back. Privacy Policy Terms of Use, Copyright 2021 NBA Media Ventures, LLC. By accessing any information beyond this page, you agree to abide by the NBA.com Between 2007–08 and 2009–10, the Wizards made the playoffs every season but were unable to return to the Finals. However, they were defeated 2–0 by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the best-of-three series. [7][8], In the 2012 NBA Development League Draft, the Warriors selected Travis Leslie with their first pick (13th overall), as Leslie became a star for the team during the 2012–13 season. The team was subsequently renamed the Santa Cruz Warriors. [9] With Leslie leading the way alongside teammates Jeremy Tyler and Maurice Baker, the Warriors made it through to the D-League Finals in their first season. Your California Privacy Rights [5], Joerger left the Wizards following the 2003–04 season, and after his departure, the Wizards made it to the semifinals in 2004–05 then missed the playoffs the following season. Stream Santa Cruz Warriors vs. G League Ignite on Watch ESPN. Story Links Cougar men's basketball alum Selom Mawugbe ('17-'20) was drafted as the 21 st pick in the second round by the Santa Cruz Warriors on Monday in the 2021 NBA G League Draft, signaling the first step in his career as a professional basketball player. The Official Merchandise Store of your 2015 NBA D-League Champion Santa Cruz Warriors (The Official D-League Affiliate of the Golden State Warriors). All rights reserved. The Santa Cruz Warriors relied on Axel Toupane’s team-high 24 points and Jeremy Lin’s steady hand to swat away the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the G League quarterfinals Monday. This was followed by a 2010–11 season that saw the Wizards miss postseason action for the first time since 2006. [15], In 2014–15, the Warriors finished with a 35–15 record, good for the best record in the Western Conference. On Wednesday, the Santa Cruz Warriors opened the 2021 season in Orlando with a contest against the G League Ignite team. However, they were unable to move on past the first round following a 2–0 defeat at the hands of the Bakersfield Jam. The hub will be open to eligible Kaiser Permanente members and … [5], Following the 2000–01 season, the IBA merged with several teams from the Continental Basketball Association (CBA), and in their first year in the new CBA, Joerger and the Wizards won the league title, defeating the Rockford Lightning. Prior to the move to Santa Cruz for the 2012–13 season, the team was known as the Dakota Wizards. • The Santa Cruz Warriors are leading the league in free-throw percentage, shooting 82.1 percent. They once again made it through to the Finals and swept the Fort Wayne Mad Ants to claim their first D-League championship since 2007, with Finals MVP Elliot Williams leading the way with a game-high 23 points in Game 2. After making it to the semifinals in the 2002–03 season, the Wizards again won the league title in 2004 over the Idaho Stampede, giving Joerger his third title as the Wizards' head coach. Following intense off-season discussions regarding a move, on October 10, 2012, the Golden State Warriors announced that the Dakota Wizards would relocate to Santa Cruz beginning with the 2012–13 season. The Santa Cruz Warriors are an American professional basketball team in the NBA G League, based in Santa Cruz, California. The Wizards were led by Edwin Ubiles in 2011–12, as he helped the team return to the playoffs with a 29–21 record. Jerseys, caps, & championship gear - it's all here! Santa Cruz Warriors President Chris Murphy will be speaking at the Warriors Internship Conference, which offers intern-age aspiring professionals … The Santa Cruz Warriors are in Florida for the 18-team G-League Bubble, during which the Sea Dubs will play a 15-game regular season schedule plus potential playoffs at … In the Championship Game, forward Darius Rice came off the Wizards bench to put together a record-setting night that led the Wizards to a 129–121 overtime victory over the Colorado 14ers. In 2014–15, the Warriors won their first D-League championship since 2007. Live. Much like the Golden State Warriors, they emphasize ball movement, giving them a63.8 assist percentage over the five game winning streak. SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KGO) -- Former NBA star Jeremy Lin explained why he's not naming the person who called him 'coronavirus' as a slur during … [5], Prior to the 2006–07 season, the Wizards joined the NBA Development League, and Joerger returned to Dakota as head coach. To reflect the new ownership, the Wizards debuted with a new color scheme, the Warriors' blue and gold, used as an alternative to the purple and green, which dates back to their IBA days. The California Department of Public Health released new guidelines Friday that allows the Warriors and Sharks to host a limited number of spectators starting April 15. The Santa Cruz Warriors are an American professional basketball team in the NBA G League, based in Santa Cruz, California. Prior to the move to Santa Cruz for the 2012–13 season, the team was known as the Dakota Wizards. The Santa Cruz Warriors are the NBA G League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors. [11], Santa Cruz embraced the team during their first season in the city, as the Warriors placed first in the NBA Development League for overall revenue.