See newly drafted Kings player Keegan Murray step right into Sacramento community

Rookie Keegan Murray took little time to get to know the Sacramento community after the Kings drafted the Iowa player Thursday with the No. 4 pick.

On Saturday, Murray helped tip off the fifth season of the Kings and Queens Rise Co-Ed Youth Sports and Mentoring League at Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy.

The eight-week basketball program features 24 teams with players in fourth to tenth grade. The players are from Arden Arcade, Del Paso Heights-North Sacramento, Foothill Farms-North Highlands, Fruitridge-Stockton, Marina Vista, Meadowview, Oak Park and Valley Hi.

While at the games, Murray threw out Kings swag, visited with kids and their families and took photos.

Kings and Queens Rise seeks to prevent and interrupt violence by providing an opportunity for young people to engage in activities that provide a caring, productive environment through community building, sportsmanship, mentorship and resources for health and safety.

This story was originally published June 25, 2022 at 6:44 PM.

David Caraccio

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David Caraccio is a video producer for The Sacramento Bee who was born and raised in Sacramento. He is a graduate of San Diego State University and a longtime journalist who has worked for newspapers as a reporter, editor, page designer and digital content producer.