The Santa Cruz Warriors are heading into their 15th anniversary season with a full training camp group in place, and the picture is coming into focus fast.
Santa Cruz unveiled its 16-player camp roster ahead of the 2026-27 NBA G League season, with camp beginning Monday and continuing through Nov. 5. The Warriors open a 50-game schedule on the road against the Stockton Kings on Nov. 7 at 5 p.m., then return for their home opener at KP Arena on Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. against the San Diego Clippers.
Last season, Santa Cruz went 14-22 and missed the playoffs after finishing 12th in the Western Conference in Lainn Wilson’s first year as head coach.
The group is anchored by three Golden State two-way players: LJ Cryer, Malevy Leons and Graham Ike. Ike, a 6-foot-10 forward/center from Gonzaga, has already logged meaningful NBA minutes with Golden State, appearing in all three games so far, including two starts. He’s averaging 10 points, 4.7 rebounds and 17 minutes per game for the 0-3 Warriors.
After Golden State’s loss to Phoenix on Saturday, Steve Kerr praised the rookie big man’s start.
“Graham Ike has been fantastic two nights in a row,” Kerr said. “All these reps give these guys confidence and the opportunity for growth. It’s really fun to watch it all unfold.”
Ike, who helped Gonzaga reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament last season, said he’s focused on being ready whenever the call comes.
“I feel like the name of the game is to stay ready (for) when you’re name is called,” said Ike on Saturday. “So, ultimately, I just wanted to be prepared for my opportunity. I didn’t expect it to happen this early but, honestly, I didn’t have any expectations coming into a new league, a new environment, a new situation like this.”
Cryer returns to camp along with 2025-26 opening day roster holdovers Chance McMillian, Alex Toohey and Jacksen Moni. Also back in camp on returning rights are Tyler Burton, Palo Alto native Alex Gil-Fernandez, Deivon Smith and Miles Kelly.
Santa Cruz also brings in four players on affiliate rights: Obi Agbim, Nick Boyd, Dalen Terry and Elias Ralph. Terry was a first-round pick by the Chicago Bulls in 2022, while Ralph, a Canadian forward out of Pacific, played for Sacramento in the Summer League.
Two players earned camp spots through local tryouts: AJ Lopez and BJ Kolly. Kolly played two seasons at Western Washington before finishing at UC Riverside, and he built a reputation for his work in the paint at both ends. Highlanders coach Gus Argenal had plenty of praise for him ahead of Kolly’s senior season.
“BJ is extremely talented and gifted for his size,” said Highlanders head coach Gus Argenal, ahead of Kolly’s senior campaign. “He can handle the ball and has a great feel for the game. We love his ability to rebound out of his area, his aggression defensively, and his overall experience at the college level.”
2026 Santa Cruz Warriors training camp roster
00 Obi Agbim, G, 6-3, 180, Baylor, Affiliate
18 LJ Cryer*, G, 6-0, 197, Houston, Two-way
19 Nick Boyd, G, 6-3, 170, Wisconsin, Affiliate
21 Dalen Terry, G, 6-6, 210, Arizona, Affiliate
22 Alex Toohey, F, 6-8, 223, Sydney Kings (NBL)/Australia, Affiliate
27 Tyler Burton, F, 6-7, 215, Villanova, Returning Rights
29 Alex Gil-Fernandez, G, 6-4, 190, CSU-San Marcos, Returning Rights
33 Malevy Leons*, F, 6-9, 206, Bradley/Netherlands, Two-way
40 Jacksen Moni, F, 6-10, 235, North Dakota State, Returning Rights
41 Elias Ralph, F, 6-7, 212, Pacific/Canada, Affiliate
43 Deivon Smith, G, 6-0, 175, St. John’s, Returning Rights
44 AJ Lopez, G, 6-5, 170, Richmond, Local tryout
45 Graham Ike*, F-C, 6-10, 257, Gonzaga, Two-way
51 BJ Kolly, F, 6-10, 235, UC Riverside, Local tryout
55 Chance McMillian, G, 6-3, 190, Texas Tech, Returning Rights
99 Miles Kelly, G, 6-4, 190, Auburn, Returning Rights
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