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THE DRAFT
Captains Luka Garza and Scoot Henderson drafted their teams in a live debut on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
Iowa Wolves forward Luka Garza and NBA G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson have been named team captains for the NBA G League Next Up Game, which will take place on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. ET and air live on NBA TV from the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City as part of NBA All-Star 2023.
Below is the 24-player field for the NBA G League Next Up Game:
PLAYER (TEAM): Charles Bassey (Austin Spurs)*, Sidy Cissoko (G League Ignite), Sharife Cooper (Cleveland Charge), David Duke Jr. (Long Island Nets)*, Luka Garza (Iowa Wolves)*, Scoot Henderson (G League Ignite), Frank Jackson (Salt Lake City Stars), London Johnson (G League Ignite), Carlik Jones (Windy City Bulls)*, Mojave King (G League Ignite), Saben Lee (Phoenix Suns)*, Kenneth Lofton Jr. (Memphis Hustle)*, Mac McClung (Delaware Blue Coats), Eric Mika (G League Ignite), Leonard Miller (G League Ignite), Isaiah Mobley (Cleveland Charge)*, Shareef O'Neal (G League Ignite), Scotty Pippen Jr. (South Bay Lakers)*, Trevelin Queen (Fort Wayne Mad Ants)*, Neemias Queta (Stockton Kings)*, Babacar Sane (G League Ignite), Gui Santos (Santa Cruz Warriors), Zavier Simpson (Lakeland Magic), Gabe York (Fort Wayne Mad Ants)
*NBA Two-Way Player
THE CAPTAINS
LUKA GARZA, IOWA WOLVES - #TeamLuka
Nobody received more fan votes to play in the G League Next Up Game than the Iowa Wolves and Minnesota Timberwolves Two-Way big man.
SCOOT HENDERSON, G LEAGUE IGNITE - #TeamScoot
Unrivaled athleticism! G League Ignite star and top 2023 NBA Draft prospect Scoot Henderson will captain #TeamScoot during the G League Next Up Game.
FAN VOTE RESULTS
| Pick | Team | Player | Position | School | NBA Affiliate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Iowa Wolves | Luka Garza | C | Iowa |  | |
| 2 |
Memphis Hustle | Kenneth Lofton Jr. | F | Louisiana Tech |  | |
| 3 |
Cleveland Charge | Sharife Cooper | G | Auburn |  | |
| 4 |
Austin Spurs | Charles Bassey | F-C | Western Kentucky |  | |
| 5 |
Santa Cruz Warriors | Gui Santos | F | Brazil |  | |
| 6 |
South Bay Lakers | Scotty Pippen Jr. | G | Vanderbilt |  | |
| 7 |
Cleveland Charge | Didi Louzada | G | Brazil | | |
| 8 |
Cleveland Charge | Isaiah Mobley | F | Southern California | | |
| 9 |
Delaware Blue Coats | Mac McClung | G | Texas Tech |  | |
| 10 |
Osceola Magic | Zavier Simpson | G | Michigan |  |
| Pick | Team | Player | Position | School | NBA Affiliate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Iowa Wolves | Luka Garza | C | Iowa | | |
| 2 |
Memphis Hustle | Kenneth Lofton Jr. | F | Louisiana Tech | | |
| 3 |
Cleveland Charge | Sharife Cooper | G | Auburn | | |
| 4 |
Austin Spurs | Charles Bassey | F-C | Western Kentucky | | |
| 5 |
Santa Cruz Warriors | Gui Santos | F | Brazil | | |
| 6 |
Cleveland Charge | Didi Louzada | G | Brazil | | |
| 7 |
Cleveland Charge | Isaiah Mobley | F | Southern California | | |
| 8 |
South Bay Lakers | Scotty Pippen Jr. | G | Vanderbilt | | |
| 9 |
Cleveland Charge | Mamadi Diakite | F | Virginia | | |
| 10 |
Delaware Blue Coats | Mac McClung | G | Texas Tech | |
| Pick | Team | Player | Position | School | NBA Affiliate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Iowa Wolves | Luka Garza | C | Iowa | | |
| 2 |
Memphis Hustle | Kenneth Lofton Jr. | F | Louisiana Tech | | |
| 3 |
Austin Spurs | Charles Bassey | F-C | Western Kentucky | | |
| 4 |
Santa Cruz Warriors | Gui Santos | F | Brazil | | |
| 5 |
Cleveland Charge | Sharife Cooper | G | Auburn | | |
| 6 |
Cleveland Charge | Didi Louzada | G | Brazil | | |
| 7 |
South Bay Lakers | Scotty Pippen Jr. | G | Vanderbilt | | |
| 8 |
Cleveland Charge | Isaiah Mobley | F | Southern California | | |
| 9 |
Cleveland Charge | Mamadi Diakite | F | Virginia | | |
| 10 |
Raptors 905 | Reggie Perry | F-C | Mississippi State |  |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the G League Next Up Game?
Taking place during 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City, UT, the NBA G League Next Up Game will feature some of the top talent from across the NBA G League. For the first time in G League history, fans will have the chance to vote for their favorite G League players to participate in this All-Star Weekend competition. The NBA G League Next Up Game will be held on Sunday, Feb. 19, at 3 p.m. ET at the Jon M. Huntsman Center and will air live on NBA TV.
Who will be taking part in the game?
Twenty-four NBA G League players, including 10 selected by a fan vote, will compete in the Next Up Game. The remaining 14 players will be selected by the NBA G League and will include members of NBA G League Ignite and at least one member of the Salt Lake City Stars, the G League affiliate of the Utah Jazz.
What is the format of the game?
Two captains will be selected from the pool of 24 players, who will each draft a team of 12. The player who receives the most fan votes will captain one team while a player from NBA G League Ignite will lead the other. NBA G League head coaches will lead the squads and will be joined on the sidelines by celebrity assistant coaches.
Is there a fan vote?
Similar to the NBA's All-Star starting lineup vote, fans can vote for up to five players they would like to see in the G League Next Up Game with each ballot they submit. Updates will be provided on the G League website to show which players lead in votes. After voting closes on Friday, Feb. 3, the top 10 players in total votes regardless of position will be invited to participate in the Next Up Game during All-Star Weekend.
Which players can I vote for?
All NBA G League contract players currently on rosters and NBA Two-Way players who have played in at least four games in the NBA G League are eligible to be selected. Standard NBA contract players who have played in the G League on assignment and NBA G League Ignite players are not eligible to be selected in the fan vote.
How many players can I vote for?
Each fan is able to vote for up to five players per ballot - two guards, two forwards, and a center. There is no limit to how many times a fan can vote, they will just have to resubmit a new ballot for each entry.
Where and when can I vote?
Fans voting starts on Friday, Jan. 13 at 9 a.m. ET and closes on Friday, Feb. 3 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Votes can be made at gleague.nba.com/vote, and links to vote will also be posted across league and team social media accounts throughout the voting period.
