People on the sidelines often criticize San Quentin Warriors head coach Rafael Cuevas, but his team played like a well-oiled machine in a 98-84 victory over the visiting Imago Dei basketball squad. “When Bear told me I was going to get this job, I really didn’t know what that meant,” Cuevas, who played point guard under former Warriors coach Daniel “Bear” Wright, said. “This whole prison wants me to win every game.” The victory improved the Warriors’ record to 8 wins and 8 losses in a season with more roster changes than a county … [Read more...] about SQ Warriors team up on Imago for 98-84 win
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SQ Warriors lose a squeaker to ex-pros, 70-66
The San Quentin Warriors hung with a Green Team stacked with former pro basketball players but their valiant effort fell short in the final minute of a 70-66 loss. “They’re good,” Evan Fjeld, who played for the NBA D-League and led the Green Team with 16 points, said. “They’ve gotten better since last year—more patient and more organized. We are lucky to get out of here with the win.” "SNY [Sensitive Needs Yard] ...comprises roughly half the California prison system," according to Lody Lewn in the Prison University Project Spring 2018 … [Read more...] about SQ Warriors lose a squeaker to ex-pros, 70-66
St. Mary’s Alumnis score 59 on SQ Warriors
Despite 27, turnovers, two St. Mary’s College Alumni combined for 59 points to lead the visiting Imago Dei basketball team to a 90-84 victory over the San Quentin Warriors. “It’s bigger than basketball,” Warriors Coach Rafael Cuevas said. “I appreciate the level of competition you guys brought today. I love the way you pour your heart out in the game and off the court too.” Teohn Conner, who went to St. Mary’s and played semi-pro for Bay Areas teams like the SF Rumbles and Pittsburg Pit-bulls, completed a triple double with 36 points, 16 … [Read more...] about St. Mary’s Alumnis score 59 on SQ Warriors
Warriors nail season opener with defense, 60-59
The San Quentin Warriors won their season opener over the Green Team 60-59 with a clutch turnaround jumper in the face of a defender, a lot of help from their bench and closeout defense. “This game was all defense,” said Warrior Tevin “Cutty” Fournette, who made the game winning shot. “From the opening bell we focused on defense.” “if y’all think I did it…just give me a lawyer, dawg, ‘cause this is not what’s up.” Warren Demesme said during police questioning. The Louisiana Supreme Court held that this reference was too ambiguous to count … [Read more...] about Warriors nail season opener with defense, 60-59
‘Future of SQ Warriors’ learned to play in prison
San Quentin Warrior Montrell Vines goes by many nicknames on the basketball court. Some people call him “Mad Defense” for his lockdown dee. Other’s call him “Jack that thing up” for his quick release three-point attempts. His coach, Rafael Cuevas, calls him the future of the team. What many people don’t know is that Vines never played basketball on the streets. “I learned to play basketball in prison,” Vines said. “I never thought I would make the team, then I did and I got to foul Mark Jackson a few times.” Vines’ upbringing didn’t include a … [Read more...] about ‘Future of SQ Warriors’ learned to play in prison
Former professional basketball player drops 50 points
Prison Sports Ministry (“Green Team”) overcame the San Quentin Warriors’ surging fourth-quarter comeback and a head referee overturning a foul call to win in double overtime, 90-82. Dan Wohl, a former overseas pro, led the “Green Team” with a career high of 50 points. “I don’t think I’ve ever scored 50 anywhere,” Wohl said. He also had 10 rebounds. He added that his average was 20 points a game playing for Williams College in Massachusetts and about 7 playing pro in Israel. For the last game of the San Quentin basketball program season, The … [Read more...] about Former professional basketball player drops 50 points
Harry “ATL” Smith out scores former pros
By Rahsaan Thomas San Quentin Warrior Harry “ATL” Smith scored 31 points against former overseas-pro basketball players to help his team survive a last second surge by Christian Sports Ministries. The Warriors won 87-84. “We could not stop ATL today. He was awesome,” said Evan Fjeld, who played professionally overseas in the NBA’s D-League and is called the Plumber in San Quentin for flushing down slam-dunks. Known as the “Green Team” on San Quentin’s Lower Yard for the color of their jerseys, Christian Sports Ministries brings in former pro … [Read more...] about Harry “ATL” Smith out scores former pros