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Rising Stars Challenge: Rookies Shine in LA
13 Feb
Summary
- NBA's top young players compete in the Rising Stars Challenge.
- Rookies Kon Knueppel and VJ Edgecombe lead the tournament.
- Cooper Flagg and Alex Sarr are notable scratches due to injury.
The NBA's Rising Stars Challenge is scheduled for Friday, February 13th, in the Los Angeles area, spotlighting the league's emerging talent. Rookies Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets and VJ Edgecombe of the Philadelphia 76ers are set to lead the tournament teams.
Several promising players will miss the event due to injuries. Cooper Flagg, a favorite for Rookie of the Year, and Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr have been withdrawn from the competition. Flagg was expected to play for Team Melo, while Sarr's absence was announced just prior to the event.
Other notable participants include Stephon Castle of the San Antonio Spurs and Ajay Mitchell of the Oklahoma City Thunder. The event features various teams named after NBA legends, such as Team Melo, Team T-Mac, and Team Vince, all vying for supremacy.
