NBA G League Announces The Up Next Game Presented By AT&T

Fan Voting Begins on Tuesday, January 2 at 6 a.m. PT

SANTA CRUZ, CA – The NBA G League Up Next Game presented by AT&T will be held on Sunday, Feb. 18, at 10:30 a.m. PT at G League Park in NBA Crossover at the Indiana Convention Center. The game will stream live on the NBA G League YouTube page as well as the NBA App. Fans can vote for their favorite NBA G League players at NBAGLeague.com/vote. Voting opens on Tuesday, January 2 at 6:00 a.m. PT and closes Tuesday, January 23 at 8:59 p.m. PT. 

Taking place during 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, IN, the NBA G League Up Next Game presented by AT&T will feature some of the top talent from across the NBA G League competing in a new tournament-style format. Four teams of seven players will be drafted from a pool of 28 NBA G League players, including 10 selected by fan vote.  The remaining 18 players will be selected by the NBA G League and will include eight members of NBA G League Ignite and at least one member of the Indiana Mad Ants, the G League affiliate of the All-Star hosting Indiana Pacers. The four teams will compete in two semifinal games, and the winner of each semifinal will face off in a Championship game. Each team will be coached by a head coach from the NBA G League.

Each fan is able to vote for up to five players per ballot - three frontcourt players (forward and centers) and two backcourt (guards) players. All NBA G League contract players currently on rosters and NBA Two-Way players who have played in at least one game in the NBA G League are eligible to be selected. There is no limit to how many times a fan can vote, and fans will have to resubmit a new ballot for each entry.

Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos was selected to the 2023 NBA G League Up Next Game roster. The former Santa Cruz Warriors player posted 15 points, four rebounds, and six assists across 17 minutes played in the game. 

The Santa Cruz Warriors, the three-time NBA G League Franchise of the Year (2017-18, 2020-21, and 2021-22), have a variety of ticket plans on sale now. Limited full-season memberships start at just $12.50 per game and include exclusive benefits. Stay up to date with the latest Santa Cruz Warriors news, scores, and exclusive content by downloading the official Santa Cruz Warriors app for iOS and Android. Sign up HERE for Insider access and additional information.

About the NBA G League

The NBA’s official minor league, the NBA G League prepares players, coaches, officials, training, and front-office staff for the NBA while acting as the league’s research and development laboratory. Featuring 31 teams, 29 with direct affiliations to NBA franchises for 2022-23, the league offers elite professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. A record 47 percent of all players on 2022-23 NBA opening night rosters boasted NBA G League experience.  In fostering the league’s connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA Cares programs.

About NBA All-Star 2024

NBA All-Star 2024 in Indianapolis, IN, hosted in conjunction with the Indiana Pacers, will bring together the most talented and passionate players for a global celebration of the league. The NBA All-Star Game will take place on Sunday, Feb. 18 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, home of the Indiana Pacers. The 2024 NBA All-Star Game will air on TNT in the United States and reach fans in more than 200 countries and territories in more than 50 languages. NBA All-Star Game team captains will be named to lead their respective teams. The captains will be the All-Star starter from each conference who receives the most fan votes in his conference during NBA All-Star Voting presented by AT&T. Indianapolis will host NBA All-Star for the first time since 1985.