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Santa Cruz Warriors awarded ‘G-League Franchise of the Year’

(KRON) – The Santa Cruz Warriors have been recognized as the 2023-24 NBA G League Franchise of the Year, the NBA announced on Thursday.

The Santa Cruz Warriors President Chris Murphy said the team is “honored” of the award. Murphy said, “This award is a celebration of our collective effort, dedication and synergy as a team, and we are honored to share this recognition with the entire Santa Cruz community.”

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According to a Warriors press release, Santa Cruz players, coaches and front office team members logged over 1,200 volunteer hours this season. The G-League team has also raised more than $90,000 for local non-profits.

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Last season, the Warriors were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs after falling to the Stockton Kings (112-109).

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