Last Updated on September 22, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
The 2024–25 Santa Cruz Warriors leaned heavily on a talented group of NBA-affiliated prospects, with Taran Armstrong emerging as one of the G League’s most creative playmakers and Braxton Key continuing to impact games with his versatile two-way play. Jackson Rowe supplied efficient frontcourt scoring and rebounding, while a rotating cast of Golden State assignments and developmental players kept the roster in flux throughout the season. Rather than relying on a single dominant scorer, Santa Cruz generated offense through ball movement, pace, and depth, remaining competitive in the Western Conference while continuing its role as a key pipeline within the Warriors’ player-development system.
Roster
| NO. | PLAYER NAME | POS | HT | WT | DATE OF BIRTH | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taran Armstrong | G | 6’5″ | 185 lbs | January 15, 2002 | Cal Baptist |
| 12 | Braxton Key | F | 6’8″ | 225 lbs | February 14, 1997 | Virginia |
| 19 | Marcus Burk | G | 6’3″ | 205 lbs | September 27, 1997 | IUPUI |
| 21 | Quinten Post | C | 7’0″ | 250 lbs | March 21, 2000 | Boston College |
| 25 | Javan Johnson | F | 6’6″ | 198 lbs | January 5, 1999 | DePaul |
| 26 | Blake Hinson | F | 6’7″ | 235 lbs | December 26, 1999 | Pittsburgh |
| 27 | Alex Gil-Fernandez | G | 6’4″ | 190 lbs | April 7, 1998 | Cal State San Marcos |
| 29 | Donta Scott | F | 6’8″ | 230 lbs | December 4, 2000 | Maryland |
| 31 | Kevin Knox II | F | 6’7″ | 215 lbs | August 11, 1999 | Kentucky |
| 32 | Trayce Jackson-Davis | F/C | 6’9″ | 245 lbs | February 22, 2000 | Indiana |
| 38 | Cheikh Mbacke Diong | F/C | 6’11” | 235 lbs | December 11, 1999 | Central Florida |
| 44 | Jackson Rowe | F | 6’7″ | 210 lbs | January 4, 1997 | Cal State Fullerton |
| 45 | Cameron Parker | G | 6’2″ | 180 lbs | December 16, 1998 | Portland State |
| 50 | Joey Calcaterra | G | 6’3″ | 180 lbs | October 15, 1998 | UConn |
| 61 | Pat Spencer | G | 6’2″ | 202 lbs | July 4, 1996 | Northwestern |
| 98 | Seth Maxwell | C | 7’0″ | 240 lbs | November 21, 1998 | Indiana Wesleyan |
| 99 | Yuri Collins | G | 6’0″ | 190 lbs | March 7, 2001 | Saint Louis |
Tip-Off Tournament Per Game
| PLAYER NAME | POS. | AGE | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Knox | 16 | 16 | 31.8 | 18.8 | 7.3 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 14.1 | 6.6 | .471 | 6.3 | 2.1 | .340 | 2.6 | 2.0 | .780 | ||
| Blake Hinson | 16 | 1 | 23.5 | 12.4 | 4.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 11.1 | 4.4 | .401 | 6.8 | 2.1 | .312 | 1.4 | 0.9 | .636 | ||
| Quinten Post | 11 | 11 | 26.5 | 18.0 | 8.5 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 13.5 | 6.6 | .490 | 5.9 | 1.8 | .308 | 2.1 | 1.6 | .783 | ||
| Yuri Collins | 15 | 12 | 29.2 | 11.7 | 3.2 | 8.7 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 4.1 | 10.0 | 4.3 | .433 | 2.3 | 0.5 | .200 | 1.9 | 1.5 | .759 | ||
| Reece Beekman | 9 | 7 | 31.4 | 18.7 | 5.3 | 6.8 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 14.9 | 7.8 | .522 | 3.1 | 1.1 | .357 | 2.2 | 1.3 | .600 | ||
| Jackson Rowe | 12 | 11 | 30.1 | 13.6 | 7.1 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 8.5 | 4.5 | .529 | 4.3 | 1.9 | .442 | 2.2 | 1.4 | .654 | ||
| Javan Johnson | 16 | 8 | 22.3 | 8.7 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 9.1 | 3.1 | .345 | 6.3 | 2.0 | .320 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.000 | ||
| Donta Scott | 16 | 0 | 20.6 | 7.8 | 3.8 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 6.1 | 2.8 | .459 | 3.6 | 1.5 | .421 | 0.6 | 0.4 | .600 | ||
| Marcus Burk | 16 | 3 | 20.5 | 6.3 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 5.1 | 2.3 | .444 | 2.9 | 1.2 | .413 | 0.4 | 0.4 | .857 | ||
| Gui Santos | 6 | 6 | 32.2 | 14.3 | 6.0 | 4.8 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 3.2 | 11.2 | 4.8 | .433 | 6.2 | 2.0 | .324 | 2.0 | 1.7 | .833 | ||
| Pat Spencer | 3 | 3 | 32.0 | 14.0 | 7.7 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 13.7 | 5.0 | .366 | 5.7 | 2.0 | .353 | 1.7 | 1.3 | .800 | ||
| Seth Maxwell | 11 | 2 | 11.5 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2.8 | 0.9 | .323 | 0.5 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.000 | ||
| Joey Calcaterra | 8 | 0 | 9.5 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 2.9 | 0.6 | .217 | 1.5 | 0.4 | .250 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.000 | ||
| Cameron Parker | 5 | 0 | 11.2 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.4 | .200 | 1.2 | 0.4 | .333 | 1.0 | 0.8 | .800 | ||
| Devine Eke | 3 | 0 | 8.0 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 0.7 | .400 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.7 | 0.0 | .000 | ||
| Tommy Bruner | 1 | 0 | 9.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.000 |
Regular Season Per Game
| PLAYER NAME | POS. | AGE | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Knox | 12 | 12 | 33.8 | 25.3 | 8.9 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 2.7 | 17.3 | 9.0 | .522 | 6.8 | 3.0 | .439 | 3.6 | 2.7 | .744 | ||
| Braxton Key | 11 | 10 | 31.5 | 22.5 | 9.7 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 15.3 | 8.5 | .554 | 2.8 | 1.3 | .452 | 3.9 | 2.5 | .628 | ||
| Jackson Rowe | 25 | 25 | 33.0 | 16.9 | 7.9 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 12.2 | 6.3 | .515 | 4.7 | 1.7 | .368 | 2.3 | 1.6 | .702 | ||
| Javan Johnson | 33 | 30 | 29.1 | 16.2 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 13.2 | 5.8 | .440 | 7.8 | 3.1 | .398 | 0.9 | 0.8 | .903 | ||
| Yuri Collins | 34 | 34 | 33.5 | 14.6 | 3.6 | 10.6 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 3.9 | 14.1 | 5.7 | .408 | 3.7 | 1.0 | .280 | 1.8 | 1.4 | .790 | ||
| Blake Hinson | 34 | 21 | 29.3 | 20.1 | 5.1 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 15.6 | 7.1 | .457 | 9.7 | 3.7 | .383 | 2.0 | 1.2 | .627 | ||
| Donta Scott | 33 | 8 | 27.5 | 10.0 | 6.0 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 8.1 | 3.7 | .462 | 4.3 | 1.5 | .345 | 1.1 | 0.7 | .686 | ||
| Marcus Burk | 25 | 0 | 17.1 | 7.3 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 5.1 | 2.5 | .488 | 2.5 | 0.9 | .355 | 1.1 | 0.9 | .852 | ||
| Seth Maxwell | 31 | 16 | 20.3 | 5.7 | 6.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 4.5 | 2.6 | .579 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.4 | 0.3 | .750 | ||
| Cameron Parker | 25 | 0 | 15.6 | 6.6 | 2.2 | 5.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 4.8 | 2.0 | .412 | 1.4 | 0.5 | .343 | 1.4 | 1.2 | .861 | ||
| Taran Armstrong | 11 | 2 | 28.5 | 11.5 | 6.0 | 7.6 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 2.6 | 8.7 | 4.5 | .510 | 3.0 | 1.1 | .364 | 1.5 | 0.8 | .563 | ||
| Quinten Post | 6 | 6 | 29.7 | 21.7 | 11.7 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 13.8 | 7.8 | .566 | 6.7 | 2.8 | .425 | 2.3 | 1.8 | .786 | ||
| Pat Spencer | 3 | 3 | 31.7 | 22.0 | 5.3 | 5.7 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 17.3 | 7.7 | .442 | 5.0 | 2.0 | .400 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 1.000 | ||
| Trayce Jackson-Davis | 1 | 1 | 35.0 | 22.0 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 16.0 | 11.0 | .688 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | .000 | |||
| Alex Gil-Fernandez | 19 | 0 | 14.4 | 5.0 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 3.5 | 1.9 | .552 | 1.6 | 0.6 | .400 | 0.4 | 0.3 | .750 | ||
| Cheikh Mbacke Diong | 13 | 2 | 14.3 | 3.2 | 4.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 2.4 | 1.2 | .516 | 0.2 | 0.1 | .500 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.000 | ||
| Joey Calcaterra | 8 | 0 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.6 | .556 | 0.6 | 0.3 | .400 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 |
Playoff Per Game
| PLAYER NAME | POS. | AGE | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Key | 1 | 1 | 36.0 | 30.0 | 12.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 22.0 | 13.0 | .591 | 5.0 | 3.0 | .600 | 3.0 | 1.0 | .333 | ||
| Blake Hinson | 1 | 1 | 35.0 | 24.0 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 20.0 | 8.0 | .400 | 13.0 | 5.0 | .385 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.000 | ||
| Jackson Rowe | 1 | 1 | 37.0 | 17.0 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 10.0 | 6.0 | .600 | 1.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 4.0 | 3.0 | .750 | ||
| Yuri Collins | 1 | 1 | 35.0 | 16.0 | 1.0 | 10.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 19.0 | 6.0 | .316 | 3.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.000 | ||
| Taran Armstrong | 1 | 1 | 34.0 | 14.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 14.0 | 5.0 | .357 | 2.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.000 | ||
| Alex Gil-Fernandez | 1 | 0 | 11.0 | 12.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 1.000 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.000 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.000 | ||
| Javan Johnson | 1 | 0 | 15.0 | 8.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 4.0 | .667 | 2.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||
| Donta Scott | 1 | 0 | 25.0 | 4.0 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 6.0 | 1.0 | .167 | 4.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.000 | ||
| Seth Maxwell | 1 | 0 | 12.0 | 2.0 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | .333 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Tip-Off Tournament Totals
| PLAYER | POS. | AGE | GP | GS | MP | PTS | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Knox | 16 | 16 | 508 | 301 | 117 | 30 | 10 | 14 | 35 | 225 | 106 | .471 | 100 | 34 | .340 | 41 | 32 | .780 | ||
| Blake Hinson | 16 | 1 | 376 | 199 | 69 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 177 | 71 | .401 | 109 | 34 | .312 | 22 | 14 | .636 | ||
| Quinten Post | 11 | 11 | 292 | 198 | 94 | 19 | 6 | 10 | 21 | 149 | 73 | .490 | 65 | 20 | .308 | 23 | 18 | .783 | ||
| Yuri Collins | 15 | 12 | 438 | 175 | 48 | 130 | 13 | 5 | 62 | 150 | 65 | .433 | 35 | 7 | .200 | 29 | 22 | .759 | ||
| Reece Beekman | 9 | 7 | 283 | 168 | 48 | 61 | 24 | 7 | 21 | 134 | 70 | .522 | 28 | 10 | .357 | 20 | 12 | .600 | ||
| Jackson Rowe | 12 | 11 | 361 | 163 | 85 | 25 | 12 | 8 | 22 | 102 | 54 | .529 | 52 | 23 | .442 | 26 | 17 | .654 | ||
| Javan Johnson | 16 | 8 | 357 | 139 | 36 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 18 | 145 | 50 | .345 | 100 | 32 | .320 | 3 | 3 | 1.000 | ||
| Donta Scott | 16 | 0 | 330 | 125 | 61 | 23 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 98 | 45 | .459 | 57 | 24 | .421 | 10 | 6 | .600 | ||
| Marcus Burk | 16 | 3 | 328 | 101 | 52 | 15 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 81 | 36 | .444 | 46 | 19 | .413 | 7 | 6 | .857 | ||
| Gui Santos | 6 | 6 | 193 | 86 | 36 | 29 | 8 | 5 | 19 | 67 | 29 | .433 | 37 | 12 | .324 | 12 | 10 | .833 | ||
| Pat Spencer | 3 | 3 | 96 | 42 | 23 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 41 | 15 | .366 | 17 | 6 | .353 | 5 | 4 | .800 | ||
| Seth Maxwell | 11 | 2 | 126 | 24 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 31 | 10 | .323 | 5 | 0 | .000 | 2 | 2 | 1.000 | ||
| Joey Calcaterra | 8 | 0 | 76 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 5 | .217 | 12 | 3 | .250 | 3 | 3 | 1.000 | ||
| Cameron Parker | 5 | 0 | 56 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 2 | .200 | 6 | 2 | .333 | 5 | 4 | .800 | ||
| Devine Eke | 3 | 0 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | .400 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 2 | 0 | .000 | ||
| Tommy Bruner | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .000 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 1 | 1 | 1.000 |
Regular Season Totals
| PLAYER | POS. | AGE | GP | GS | MP | PTS | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Hinson | 34 | 21 | 997 | 685 | 173 | 45 | 27 | 9 | 52 | 529 | 242 | .457 | 329 | 126 | .383 | 67 | 42 | .627 | ||
| Javan Johnson | 33 | 30 | 959 | 535 | 139 | 51 | 26 | 23 | 52 | 436 | 192 | .440 | 259 | 103 | .398 | 31 | 28 | .903 | ||
| Yuri Collins | 34 | 34 | 1140 | 496 | 122 | 362 | 48 | 8 | 131 | 478 | 195 | .408 | 125 | 35 | .280 | 62 | 49 | .790 | ||
| Jackson Rowe | 25 | 25 | 825 | 422 | 197 | 73 | 35 | 18 | 48 | 305 | 157 | .515 | 117 | 43 | .368 | 57 | 40 | .702 | ||
| Donta Scott | 33 | 8 | 908 | 330 | 198 | 29 | 21 | 15 | 26 | 266 | 123 | .462 | 142 | 49 | .345 | 35 | 24 | .686 | ||
| Kevin Knox | 12 | 12 | 405 | 303 | 107 | 37 | 9 | 8 | 32 | 207 | 108 | .522 | 82 | 36 | .439 | 43 | 32 | .744 | ||
| Braxton Key | 11 | 10 | 347 | 247 | 107 | 43 | 36 | 11 | 27 | 168 | 93 | .554 | 31 | 14 | .452 | 43 | 27 | .628 | ||
| Marcus Burk | 25 | 0 | 428 | 182 | 52 | 19 | 25 | 3 | 18 | 127 | 62 | .488 | 62 | 22 | .355 | 27 | 23 | .852 | ||
| Seth Maxwell | 31 | 16 | 630 | 177 | 202 | 22 | 5 | 39 | 35 | 140 | 81 | .579 | 4 | 0 | .000 | 12 | 9 | .750 | ||
| Cameron Parker | 25 | 0 | 389 | 164 | 54 | 133 | 10 | 0 | 31 | 119 | 49 | .412 | 35 | 12 | .343 | 36 | 31 | .861 | ||
| Quinten Post | 6 | 6 | 178 | 130 | 70 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 83 | 47 | .566 | 40 | 17 | .425 | 14 | 11 | .786 | ||
| Taran Armstrong | 11 | 2 | 313 | 127 | 66 | 84 | 16 | 3 | 29 | 96 | 49 | .510 | 33 | 12 | .364 | 16 | 9 | .563 | ||
| Alex Gil-Fernandez | 19 | 0 | 273 | 95 | 44 | 19 | 16 | 7 | 14 | 67 | 37 | .552 | 30 | 12 | .400 | 8 | 6 | .750 | ||
| Pat Spencer | 3 | 3 | 95 | 66 | 16 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 52 | 23 | .442 | 15 | 6 | .400 | 10 | 10 | 1.000 | ||
| Cheikh Mbacke Diong | 13 | 2 | 186 | 41 | 60 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 31 | 16 | .516 | 2 | 1 | .500 | 4 | 4 | 1.000 | ||
| Trayce Jackson-Davis | 1 | 1 | 35 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 11 | .688 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .000 | |||
| Joey Calcaterra | 8 | 0 | 50 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 5 | .556 | 5 | 2 | .400 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Totals
| PLAYER | POS. | AGE | GP | GS | MP | PTS | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Key | 1 | 1 | 36 | 30 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 13 | .591 | 5 | 3 | .600 | 3 | 1 | .333 | ||
| Blake Hinson | 1 | 1 | 35 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 8 | .400 | 13 | 5 | .385 | 1 | 1 | 1.000 | ||
| Jackson Rowe | 1 | 1 | 37 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 6 | .600 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 4 | 3 | .750 | ||
| Yuri Collins | 1 | 1 | 35 | 16 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 6 | .316 | 3 | 0 | .000 | 2 | 2 | 1.000 | ||
| Taran Armstrong | 1 | 1 | 34 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 5 | .357 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 2 | 2 | 1.000 | ||
| Alex Gil-Fernandez | 1 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1.000 | 1 | 1 | 1.000 | 1 | 1 | 1.000 | ||
| Javan Johnson | 1 | 0 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | .667 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Donta Scott | 1 | 0 | 25 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | .167 | 4 | 0 | .000 | 1 | 1 | 1.000 | ||
| Seth Maxwell | 1 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | .333 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Tip-Off Tournament Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | Impact Index | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reece Beekman | Franchise Floor General (1.1) | 31.4 | High | 18.7 | 5.3 | 6.8 | 3.5 | 90.55 | Defensive-minded lead guard whose Santa Cruz stint showed unusual two-way command for a rookie, combining point-of-attack pressure with high-level playmaking; contemporary reporting noted his 2.8 steals ranked third in the G League while his 7.3 assists ranked ninth. Sports Illustrated — Reece Beekman traded to Brooklyn | |
| Kevin Knox | Primary Scoring Wing (1.1) | 31.8 | High | 18.8 | 7.3 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 77.88 | Knox was used as a featured scorer who could attack smaller defenders, run off screens and stretch the floor; reporting also noted that his best Santa Cruz stretches came when he played within the Warriors’ movement-oriented system rather than relying on post mismatches. Yahoo Sports — While starring in Santa Cruz, Knox knows he still belongs in NBA | NBA G League Player of the Week (2025) |
| Gui Santos | Two-Way Forward Creator (1.1) | 32.2 | High | 14.3 | 6.0 | 4.8 | 2.1 | 71.81 | Santos functioned as a versatile forward who could initiate offense, rebound and make plays for teammates rather than operating strictly as a spot-up option; later Warriors reporting highlighted the patience and gradual expansion of his ball-handling as central to his development. NBC Sports Bay Area — Gui Santos hopes to set ‘example’ for Brazil after Warriors contract extension | |
| Pat Spencer | Secondary Ball-Handling Creator (1.05) | 32.0 | Medium | 14.0 | 7.7 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 68.61 | Spencer brought a guard-forward blend to the lineup, using his competitiveness, rebounding instincts and passing to influence possessions without needing to dominate every trip; his later NBA role reflected the coaching trust built through that versatile style. Hoops Rumors — Warriors Notes: Spencer, Santos and the evolving rotation | NBA Rising Stars (2025) |
| Quinten Post | Stretch Five Offensive Hub (1.05) | 26.5 | Medium | 18.0 | 8.5 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 68.38 | Post operated as a scoring big with genuine perimeter gravity, giving Santa Cruz a frontcourt option who could punish space while still providing interior size; his G League play helped establish the stretch-big profile that later translated into an NBA rotation role. Shamsports — Quinten Post player profile | NBA G League Up Next Game (2025) |
| Yuri Collins | Lead Pick-and-Roll Orchestrator (1.1) | 29.2 | High | 11.7 | 3.2 | 8.7 | 1.2 | 65.47 | Collins was the team’s primary organizer, repeatedly controlling tempo and creating advantages through ball pressure and pick-and-roll distribution; contemporary reporting described him as commanding the offense while producing multiple assist-heavy double-doubles. Hoops Rumors — Warriors Notes: Santos, Collins and roster movement | |
| Jackson Rowe | Starting Two-Way Forward (1.05) | 30.1 | Medium | 13.6 | 7.1 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 56.60 | Rowe filled a dependable two-way forward role, combining rebounding and perimeter scoring with enough defensive activity to stay involved across lineups; his strong Santa Cruz run earned him a Golden State two-way opportunity during the season. Yahoo Sports — Warriors sign Rowe to two-way deal after breakout game with Santa Cruz | |
| Blake Hinson | Instant-Offense Wing (1.05) | 23.5 | Medium | 12.4 | 4.3 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 41.81 | Hinson served as a bench scoring threat whose value came from immediate shot-making and aggressive perimeter offense; independent season coverage repeatedly identified him as one of Santa Cruz’s reliable high-volume scoring options. Bleacher Report — 2025 NBA Summer League prospects and team assignments | |
| Donta Scott | Stretch Forward Reserve (1.0) | 20.6 | Low | 7.8 | 3.8 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 27.60 | Scott provided frontcourt spacing and physical rebounding from a reserve role, with his perimeter shooting allowing him to complement more ball-dominant creators; he was also capable of producing scoring bursts when Santa Cruz needed additional size on the wing. Sports Illustrated — 2025 NBA Summer League prospects and team assignments | |
| Javan Johnson | Movement Shooting Forward (1.05) | 22.3 | Low | 8.7 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 27.30 | Johnson was primarily a floor-spacing forward whose offensive value came from quick-trigger perimeter shooting and opportunistic scoring; his six-three-pointer performance during the season illustrated how quickly his role could expand when his shot was falling. Santa Cruz Warriors — Javan Johnson leads Warriors with 36 points | |
| Marcus Burk | Defensive Scoring Guard (1.0) | 20.5 | Low | 6.3 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 23.20 | Burk operated as a defensive-minded guard capable of adding secondary scoring, with his activity becoming especially useful when Santa Cruz needed pressure and energy from its reserve backcourt. NBA G League — Marcus Burk player profile | |
| Cameron Parker | Backup Point Guard (1.0) | 11.2 | Low | 2.4 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 15.60 | Parker’s role centered on organizing second-unit possessions and keeping the ball moving rather than hunting shots; his earlier Santa Cruz coverage highlighted his ability to generate assists and provide a change of pace from the reserve guard spot. RealGM — Santa Cruz Warriors statistics | |
| Seth Maxwell | Rim-Protection Reserve (1.0) | 11.5 | Low | 2.2 | 3.4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 13.60 | Maxwell was primarily a depth center whose physical value came from occupying the paint, rebounding and providing interior deterrence; later G League reporting described him as a seven-footer who had already established a shot-blocking role in Santa Cruz. Stockton Kings — Stockton Kings acquire Seth Maxwell | |
| Joey Calcaterra | Perimeter Shooting Reserve (1.0) | 9.5 | Low | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 8.40 | Calcaterra’s pathway was built around perimeter skill and ball security, with his college background showing a player trusted for shooting and free-throw reliability even as his professional minutes remained limited. Stockton Kings — Stockton Kings acquire Joey Calcaterra | NCAA Champion (2023) |
| Tommy Bruner | Emergency Backcourt Reserve (1.0) | 9.0 | Low | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 8.00 | Bruner occupied a very limited reserve role during the sample, with the available contemporary coverage offering little detailed tactical discussion beyond his place as a short-minute backcourt option; independent season-specific reporting was limited. RealGM — Santa Cruz Warriors statistics | |
| Devine Eke | Frontcourt Depth Piece (1.0) | 8.0 | Low | 1.3 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 7.20 | Eke saw only brief reserve minutes, functioning mainly as interior depth and a physical presence around the basket; limited contemporary independent coverage makes his precise tactical responsibilities difficult to establish beyond that role. RealGM — Santa Cruz Warriors statistics |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | Impact Index | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Key | Two-Way Defensive Playmaker (1.1) | 31.5 | High | 22.5 | 9.7 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 106.66 | As a rangy defensive forward, Key gave Santa Cruz unusual two-way pressure, attacking the glass while creating turnovers and pushing the ball himself. His 30-point, 13-rebound debut with the Sea Dubs immediately showed how much responsibility he could absorb. CBS Sports | NBA G League Defensive Player of the Year (2025) |
| Kevin Knox | Primary Scoring Forward (1.1) | 33.8 | High | 25.3 | 8.9 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 102.43 | Knox operated as a featured scoring forward, comfortable stretching defenses or attacking closeouts. His 39-point performance on 6-of-7 from three against Iowa was an early sign that Santa Cruz was giving him real offensive freedom rather than simply using him as a veteran spacer. Yahoo Sports | NBA G League Player of the Week (2025) |
| Quinten Post | Stretch Five Offensive Hub (1.05) | 29.7 | Medium | 21.7 | 11.7 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 88.24 | Post functioned as a spacing center who could punish smaller lineups inside, while his shooting pulled opposing bigs away from the rim. His rapid emergence as a key rotation player helped earn a standard NBA contract, with reporting noting that he had moved into Golden State’s starting lineup by late January. Yahoo Sports | NBA G League Up Next Game (2025) |
| Pat Spencer | Transition Playmaking Guard (1.05) | 31.7 | Medium | 22.0 | 5.3 | 5.7 | 2.3 | 81.54 | Spencer played with a downhill, transition-oriented mentality and could initiate offense without looking like a conventional pass-first point guard. His 34-point, seven-rebound, six-assist outing against Salt Lake City illustrated the scoring aggression that complemented his playmaking. Sports Illustrated | NBA Rising Stars (2025) |
| Yuri Collins | Franchise Floor General (1.1) | 33.5 | High | 14.6 | 3.6 | 10.6 | 1.6 | 80.26 | Collins was the central organizer of Santa Cruz’s offense, repeatedly controlling tempo and creating advantages with his passing. Local coverage captured that orchestration clearly during a February stretch when he followed a 29-point, 13-assist game with 26 points, 10 assists and four steals. Santa Cruz Sentinel | |
| Trayce Jackson-Davis | Rim-Running Interior Anchor (1.05) | 35.0 | Medium | 22.0 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 75.60 | Jackson-Davis supplied a classic interior presence on assignment, using his size and finishing ability around the basket while protecting the rim defensively. In Santa Cruz’s Chase Center game, he paired 22 points with eight rebounds and helped anchor a frontcourt that also featured Pat Spencer as a creator. OurSportsCentral | |
| Jackson Rowe | Starting Two-Way Forward (1.05) | 33.0 | Medium | 16.9 | 7.9 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 68.84 | Rowe’s value came from doing several jobs without forcing possessions: he defended, rebounded, slipped into passing lanes and attacked gaps when opportunities appeared. Warriors coach Nicholas Kerr specifically described him as a smart, tough player who made defensive plays and found pockets on offense. Yahoo Sports | |
| Blake Hinson | Volume Shooting Wing (1.05) | 29.3 | Medium | 20.1 | 5.1 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 63.76 | Hinson was the classic microwave scorer, stretching defenses with high-volume three-point shooting while still attacking the glass. His 42-point eruption followed by another 32-point game showed how quickly his shot-making could become the centerpiece of Santa Cruz’s offense. CBS Sports | |
| Taran Armstrong | Secondary Pick-and-Roll Creator (1.05) | 28.5 | Medium | 11.5 | 6.0 | 7.6 | 1.8 | 62.14 | Armstrong brought a pass-first Australian guard profile to the rotation, using size and vision to create for others rather than functioning solely as a scorer. His prior NBL and college background included substantial playmaking responsibility, which translated naturally into a secondary creation role with Santa Cruz. Yahoo Sports | |
| Javan Johnson | Movement Shooting Forward (1.05) | 29.1 | Medium | 16.2 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 54.05 | Johnson was most dangerous when moving into open space and firing quickly from deep, but he could also punish defenses when they closed too hard. His 36-point performance against Grand Rapids, including eight threes, showed the ceiling of that movement-shooting role. Santa Cruz Warriors | |
| Donta Scott | Stretch Four Connector (1.05) | 27.5 | Low | 10.0 | 6.0 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 37.80 | Scott filled the connective forward role, spacing the floor while bringing physical rebounding and enough defensive activity to stay useful away from the ball. His 18-point, 10-rebound performance against Grand Rapids was a good example of how his value expanded when his perimeter shot opened the floor. RotoWire | |
| Cameron Parker | Reserve Playmaking Guard (1.0) | 15.6 | Low | 6.6 | 2.2 | 5.3 | 0.4 | 29.00 | Parker’s main responsibility was to organize reserve possessions and create shots for others rather than dominate scoring. He flashed that passing value during the season with a career-high 14 points alongside four assists in a game where Santa Cruz needed extra bench creation. Santa Cruz Sentinel | |
| Seth Maxwell | Paint-Oriented Backup Center (1.0) | 20.3 | Low | 5.7 | 6.5 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 28.80 | Maxwell supplied traditional interior-center minutes, emphasizing rebounding, physical screens and rim protection. His second double-double of the season, 14 points and 10 rebounds with two blocks against Grand Rapids, showed the defensive and glass-cleaning value behind the limited offensive usage. Santa Cruz Warriors | Crossroads League Defensive Player of the Year (2023) |
| Marcus Burk | Defensive Scoring Guard (1.0) | 17.1 | Low | 7.3 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 22.60 | Burk worked primarily as an energetic reserve guard, bringing defensive activity and occasional perimeter scoring without needing many designed possessions. He repeatedly supplied short scoring bursts off the bench, including an 11-point contribution during the Grand Rapids game. Santa Cruz Warriors | |
| Alex Gil-Fernandez | Offensive Spark Reserve (1.0) | 14.4 | Low | 5.0 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 19.00 | Gil-Fernandez entered as an experienced reserve guard with a physical style, capable of adding offense without needing a large role. His late-season playoff appearance showed that value again when he supplied an offensive spark from the bench in Santa Cruz’s one-game playoff exit. Santa Cruz Warriors | |
| Cheikh Mbacke Diong | Interior Energy Center (1.0) | 14.3 | Low | 3.2 | 4.6 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 18.20 | Diong’s role was built around physical interior work, particularly rebounding and rim protection rather than offensive creation. He immediately showed that profile after arriving in Santa Cruz, producing a 12-point, six-rebound, three-steal and two-block performance in only his second game. Santa Cruz Warriors | |
| Joey Calcaterra | Perimeter Skill Reserve (1.0) | 6.3 | Low | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 6.00 | Calcaterra was used sparingly as a perimeter-oriented reserve, with his previous college reputation built around shooting and secondary ball-handling rather than high-usage creation. Contemporary reporting noted his efficiency at San Diego and his role on UConn’s 2023 championship team before his Santa Cruz stint. Stockton Kings | NCAA Champion (2023) |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | Impact Index | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Key | Two-Way Defensive Catalyst (1.1) | 36.0 | High (1.2) | 30.0 | 12.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 124.08 | As Santa Cruz’s defensive catalyst and downhill forward, Key carried the playoff offense while still disrupting passing lanes; his 30-point, 12-rebound effort reflected the same two-way identity that had made him the G League’s Defensive Player of the Year, while contemporary coverage noted that he sparked the team’s third-quarter rally from a double-digit deficit. (Lookout Santa Cruz) | NBA G League Defensive Player of the Year (2025); NBA G League All-Defensive First Team (2025) |
| Blake Hinson | Primary Floor-Spacing Scorer (1.1) | 35.0 | High (1.2) | 24.0 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 92.40 | Hinson functioned as the primary floor-spacing scorer, forcing defenses to respect him well beyond the arc while still attacking closeouts. Earlier season reporting described his shooting as a major part of his rise in the G League, including a 44-point, 10-three explosion just days before this playoff appearance. (Pittsburgh Sports Now) | |
| Yuri Collins | Franchise Floor General (1.05) | 35.0 | High (1.2) | 16.0 | 1.0 | 10.0 | 2.0 | 73.08 | Collins operated as the playoff floor general, repeatedly initiating Santa Cruz’s half-court offense and keeping the ball moving rather than hunting his own shot. San Francisco Chronicle coverage had already identified him as an exceptional G League distributor, noting his 10.5-assist regular-season average and the offensive responsibility that accompanied it. (San Francisco Chronicle) | |
| Taran Armstrong | Secondary Playmaking Engine (1.05) | 34.0 | High (1.2) | 14.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 0.0 | 73.08 | Armstrong gave Santa Cruz a second creator capable of pushing pace and generating offense without monopolizing possessions. ABC’s season coverage emphasized his strong passing game and described him as playing with the profile of a marquee player, which fits the playoff role of a versatile secondary initiator. (ABC News) | |
| Jackson Rowe | Starting Two-Way Forward (1.05) | 37.0 | Medium (1.1) | 17.0 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 64.68 | Rowe served as a two-way forward who could score efficiently inside the flow of the offense while supplying length and rebounding on the other end. Santa Cruz Sentinel coverage throughout the season highlighted his ability to influence games beyond scoring, including a 30-point, eight-rebound, three-block performance earlier in the campaign. (PageSuite) | NBA G League Up Next Game appearance (2025) |
| Alex Gil-Fernandez | Instant-Offense Reserve (1.0) | 11.0 | Medium (1.1) | 12.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 30.80 | Gil-Fernandez was the unexpected playoff spark, entering as a reserve and changing the game’s rhythm with aggressive scoring. Santa Cruz Sentinel reported that he scored 10 of his 12 points in the third quarter, helping turn a 19-point deficit into a three-point lead; coach Nicholas Kerr also credited his growing confidence and shooting. (PageSuite) | |
| Donta Scott | Stretch-Forward Reserve (1.0) | 25.0 | Low (1.0) | 4.0 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 24.00 | Scott’s playoff role was primarily as a physical stretch-forward option who could space the floor while competing on the glass. His regular-season usage had also included small-ball lineups, with Santa Cruz’s coaching staff specifically noting his ability to help spread the floor. (PageSuite) | |
| Javan Johnson | Bench Shooting Forward (1.0) | 15.0 | Low (1.0) | 8.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 22.00 | Johnson entered as a scoring reserve whose value came from quick-trigger perimeter shooting and occasional secondary creation rather than extended ball dominance. Earlier season coverage showed how explosive that shooting could become, including a 19-point third quarter during a 36-point performance. (Santa Cruz Warriors) | |
| Seth Maxwell | Rim-Sealing Backup Center (1.0) | 12.0 | Low (1.0) | 2.0 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 18.00 | Maxwell’s playoff minutes were built around interior size, offensive rebounding and finishing opportunities rather than designed scoring volume. Contemporary reporting highlighted his ability to create extra possessions with offensive boards and putbacks, a useful counterweight to Santa Cruz’s perimeter-heavy attack. (Santa Cruz Warriors) | |
| Team Totals | 240.0 | 127.0 | 49.0 | 28.0 | 10.0 | 522.12 |