2025 NBA Rising Stars Game: League announces pool of players competing for chance to play against All-Stars

The NBA announced the rosters for the Rising Stars Challenge for All-Star Weekend in San Francisco, highlighting the best rookies and sophomores across the league. The Rising Stars Challenge will take place on Friday, Feb. 14, with 28 of the league’s best young talent competing in a mini-tournament. The winning team will get a chance to compete against the All-Stars on Sunday night.

Here’s the pool of players who will be featured during the Rising Stars Challenge:

Carlton Carrington, Wizards	Bilal Coulibaly, Wizards	JD Davison, Maine Celtics
Stephon Castle, Spurs	Gradey Dick, Raptors	Mac McClung, Osceola Magic
Tristan da Silva, Magic	Keyonte George, Jazz	Bryce McGowens, Rip City Remix
Zach Edey, Grizzlies	Scoot Henderson, Trail Blazers	Leonard Miller, Iowa Wolves
Dalton Knecht, Lakers	Trayce Jackson-Davis, Warriors	Dink Pate, Mexico City Capitanes
Jared McCain, 76ers (injured)	Jaime Jaquez Jr., Heat	Reed Sheppard, Rio Grande Valley Vipers
Yves Missi, Pelicans	Dereck Lively II, Mavericks (injured)	Pat Spencer, Santa Cruz Warriors
Zaccharie Risacher, Hawks	Brandon Miller, Hornets (injured)
Alex Sarr, Wizards	Amen Thompson, Rockets
Jaylen Wells, Grizzlies	Cason Wallace, Thunder
	Victor Wembanyama, Spurs (will not play)

The league announced injury replacements for McCain, Lively and Miller, while Wembanyama is being replaced after being named an All-Star reserve this year. The four player replacements are:

• Anthony Black, Magic
• Ausar Thompson, Pistons
• Ryan Dunn, Suns
• Toumani Camara, Trail Blazers

Similar to last season, the Rising Stars Challenge will consist of four teams, with rosters drafted by honorary head coaches who have yet to be announced. The Rising Stars Draft will take place on Feb. 4 at 4 p.m. ET. Three of the teams will consist of NBA rookies and sophomores, while the fourth team will consist of the seven G League players selected. 

2025 NBA All-Star Game rosters: Full squads set with Victor Wembanyama, Cade Cunningham among reserve picks

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The four teams will then compete in a mini-tournament, which includes two semifinal matches and a championship game. The two semifinal matches will be played to 40 points, and the championship game will be played to 25 points. 

The winning Rising Stars Challenge team will then be the fourth team added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night, where they will compete against one of the three All-Star squads.

The NBA has just announced the pool of players who will have the opportunity to showcase their skills in the highly anticipated 2025 Rising Stars Game. This annual event, which features the top young talent in the league, gives fans a glimpse into the future of basketball.

Among the standout players selected for the pool are rising stars such as Zion Williamson, Ja Morant, LaMelo Ball, and Anthony Edwards. These young phenoms have already made a name for themselves in the league and are sure to put on a show in the Rising Stars Game.

In addition to these established stars, the pool also includes up-and-coming players who have been making waves in the league, such as Jalen Green, Cade Cunningham, and Scottie Barnes. These players have shown immense potential and will be looking to make a statement on the big stage.

The Rising Stars Game is a chance for these young players to shine and prove that they belong among the league’s elite. The game will be a showcase of the incredible talent and potential that the NBA has to offer, and fans can expect an exciting and competitive matchup between the Rising Stars and the All-Stars.

Stay tuned for more updates on the 2025 Rising Stars Game and get ready to witness the future of basketball in action.

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