Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
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| 02/17 03:39 | - | Team Detlef vs Team Jalen |
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| 02/17 02:30 | 2 | Team Detlef vs Team Pau | 41-36 |
| 02/17 02:00 | 2 | Team Jalen vs Team Tamika | 40-35 |
| 02/16 19:42 | - |
Kyiv Basket vs KW Titans
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| 02/18 03:00 | 1 | Team Pau vs Team Joakim | 25-20 |
| 02/18 02:30 | 2 | Team Joakim vs Team Jason | 40-32 |
| 02/18 02:00 | 2 | Team Pau vs Team Deron | 40-25 |
| 02/18 02:00 | - | Team Pau vs Team Jason | View |
| 02/18 02:00 | - | Team Deron vs Team Joakim | View |
| 12/21 10:01 | - | 1182 Tallinn Women vs 11890 Killester | View |
| 02/19 03:00 | 1 | Team Barry vs Team Isiah | 25-20 |
| 02/19 02:30 | 2 | Team Barry vs Team Payton | 50-48 |
Wikipedia - Rising Stars Challenge
The Rising Stars Challenge is a basketball exhibition game held by the National Basketball Association (NBA) on the Friday before the annual All-Star Game as part of the All-Star Weekend and is intended to showcase young and rising players in the league (mainly rookies and second-year players). Being sponsored by Panini Group, the event is also known as Panini Rising Stars.
The current format used since 2022 includes rookie and sophomore NBA players and NBA G League players selected by the NBA's assistant coaches and league office. Former NBA players, designated as "honorary coaches", draft players for their respective teams, where they play in a single-elimination tournament to reach a Final Target Score in each game.
History
Rookie Challenge (1994–2011)
The Rookie Challenge, established in 1994, was originally competed by two randomly selected teams composed entirely of first-year players. This format was continued until 1996, when it was changed to pit rookie teams of both the Eastern and the Western Conference against each other. In 1999, the game was cancelled as a result of the NBA lockout. Since the 1998 rookie class did not compete that year, the game was revamped and featured a team of standout first-year players ('rookies') against a team of standout second-year players ('sophomores').
Rising Stars Challenge (2012–2021)
The format of the game and name was changed to the Rising Stars Challenge in 2012. For 2012 and 2013, the format was changed to having two teams drafted by Basketball Hall of Famers Charles Barkley (Team Chuck) and Shaquille O'Neal (Team Shaq). In 2014, the two teams were drafted by Chris Webber (Team Webber) and Grant Hill (Team Hill). The game format changed in 2015 to Team USA vs Team World, where each team should choose at least three Rookies and three Sophomores, and the squad of each team should have four back courts, four front courts and two swingmen.
Unlike regular NBA games, the game was divided into two twenty-minute halves plus multiple five-minute overtime periods, similar to men's college basketball. The participating players were chosen by voting among the league's assistant coaches. In the game, players wear their respective regular team uniforms, except for 2009, in which players wore fan-designed jerseys. The head coaches of the two teams are the lead assistant coaches of the NBA All-Star Game coach. Starting in 2009, two active NBA players were added to the game coaching staffs.
Tournament-style format (2022–present)
The format was then changed again in 2022. 28 players are selected: 12 rookies, 12 sophomores, and 4 NBA G League Ignite players. They will be drafted into four teams of seven, which are led and coached by members of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team via a draft, in commemoration of the NBA's 75th anniversary season. The coaches include: Rick Barry, Gary Payton, Isiah Thomas and James Worthy. The format itself is now a tournament, with a Final Target Score for each round: 50 points for the semifinals, and 25 points for the finals, for a total of 75 points total for the team that wins the tournament, another nod to the NBA's 75th anniversary.
The format was slightly altered in 2023. 28 players are still selected, but the pool now consists of 21 NBA rookies and sophomores, and 7 NBA G League players (not just limited to NBA G League Ignite). The Final Target Score for the semifinal games was lowered from 50 to 40. In 2023, the 21 NBA players were drafted into three teams led by Pau Gasol, Joakim Noah, and Deron Williams, while the 7 NBA G League players form a single team led by Jason Terry. In 2024, the coaches were Pau Gasol, Tamika Catchings, Jalen Rose, and Detlef Schrempf, with Schrempf coaching the G League team.
The Rising Stars Challenge brings together the best rookies and second-year players in the league, divided into two teams: the U.S. Team and the World Team. The U.S. Team consists of American-born players, while the World Team comprises international players from various countries.
The tournament format features a fast-paced, high-scoring game that highlights the players' skills, athleticism, and competitiveness. The teams compete in a friendly yet intense matchup, providing fans with an entertaining display of basketball excellence.
The Rising Stars Challenge serves as a platform for emerging stars to showcase their abilities on a national stage. It allows fans to witness the future of the NBA, as these young players demonstrate their potential to become the league's next superstars.
Throughout the tournament, fans can expect to see jaw-dropping dunks, impressive three-point shooting, and exceptional ball-handling skills. The players' energy and enthusiasm create an electric atmosphere, making the Rising Stars Challenge a must-watch event for basketball enthusiasts.
Notable NBA players who have participated in the Rising Stars Challenge include LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Luka Dončić, among many others. These players have used this tournament as a stepping stone to establish themselves as dominant forces in the NBA.
Overall, the NBA Rising Stars Challenge is a thrilling basketball tournament that celebrates the future of the sport. It provides a platform for young players to shine and captivates fans with its fast-paced action and incredible displays of talent.