The Northern Arizona Suns tipped-off their season last week as the Phoenix Suns G-League affiliate opened the year with back-to-back games at home in Prescott Valley. For General Manager James Jones, Northern Arizona is more than just a secondary team, but instead is a key part of the Suns future and an opportunity to grow and develop young players as they prepare for the NBA.
“It's vital for our program,” Jones said. “If you look at the opportunity for our players, our coaches and our staff to develop, it's critical. We have one of the youngest teams in the NBA and that's not just players.