The Prison Sports Ministry ‘Green Team’ made their second visit to San Quentin Rehabilitation Center of the 2025 season to take on the SQ Warriors.

The Memorial Day holiday weekend, did not allow the ‘Green Team’ to resemble the one that played here four weeks earlier, in fact Bill Epling’s squad had five first-time players.

“Its hard to get commitments on a holiday weekend so we have some new blood today,” said Epling.

The ‘new look’ Warriors got out to an early lead and never looked back. A twelve-point lead after one quarter was stretched to seventeen at the half. During the third quarter they extended their lead to eighteen before winning 98-74.

“I’m so proud of the guys, we shortened the roster and rotations and they responded with great sportsmanship,” said Jerry ‘JB’ Brown head coach of the Warriors. “Shout out to Keyshawn ‘Steez’ Strickland who was constantly double-teamed.”

“It’s normal, pass to open teammates and trust that they make their shots and they did,” said Strickland when asked about the double-teams.

In a unique twist at halftime, both teams and coaches took a lap around the Lower Yard to bond with other residents of SQRC.

“Everyone was having more fun than I expected. I didn’t know how many activities there were,” said Naji Sanaha, 29, of his first visit to San Quentin. “Everyone knows and supports each other.”

“My teammates showed up and played the best game they’ve ever played today,” said Warriors guard Navion ‘Smoove’ Starks.