[3] On October 18, 2018, the G League introduced Select Contracts of $125,000 for elite prospects, including opportunities for basketball development, life skills, mentorship, and academic scholarships starting from the 2019–20 season.

[6][10] The G League subsequently drew attention as an alternative to college basketball, with some media outlets speculating that Green's decision would threaten the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

[11][12][13] Green was soon joined on the team by fellow five-star recruits Isaiah Todd and Daishen Nix, both former college commits, as well as Kai Sotto of the Philippines.

[18] On November 12, the Ignite signed veteran players Brandon Ashley, Bobby Brown, Cody Demps, Reggie Hearn, and Amir Johnson to play alongside and mentor the team's prospects.

[20] The Ignite joined the 2020–21 season playing a full 15-game schedule in the single-site bubble tournament at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, with 11 teams opting not to participate.

This season was primarily led by new prospects Dyson Daniels from Australia, former Yakima Valley College student MarJon Beauchamp, and 5-star recruit Jaden Hardy.

Other young players that were on the team that season like Izan Almansa, Thierry Darlan, Dink Pate, and London Johnson will also look to be selected in future draft classes by as early as 2025.