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One of the most highly-anticipated events of the All-Star weekend is none other than the NBA All-Star Rising Stars Challenge 2022. It will feature some of the most highly-touted young stars in the NBA going up against one another in an all-new format. We've got all the details you'll need for this mini-tournament so be sure to read on below if you want to be in the know.
How to watch the NBA All-Star Rising Stars Challenge 2022
When: Friday, February 18 at 9 p.m. ET
Where: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the home of the Cleveland Cavaliers
How: TNT will air the event live on national TV, but you also have a myriad of streaming options available online.
Rosters
There will be four teams participating in this year's Rising Stars Challenge. They will be coached by NBA legends Rick Barry (Team Barry), Gary Payton (Team Payton), Isiah Thomas (Team Isiah), and James Worthy (Team Worthy), who all drafted their respected teams previously. The full rosters are below:
Team Barry
- Cade Cunningham (Pistons, rookie)
- Evan Mobley (Cavs, rookie)
- Franz Wagner (Magic, rookie)
- Alperen Sengun (Rockets, rookie)
- Isaac Okoro (Cavs, sophomore)
- Jae'Sean Tate (Rockets, sophomore)
- Dyson Daniels (G League Ignite)
Team Payton
- LaMelo Ball (Hornets, sophomore)
- Scottie Barnes (Raptors, rookie)
- Ayo Dosunmu (Bulls, rookie)
- Jonathan Kuminga (Warriors, rookie)
- Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves, sophomore)
- Bones Hyland (Nuggets, rookie)
- Scoot Henderson (G League Ignite)
- Injured, unable to play: Chris Duarte (Pacers, rookie) — replaced by Jonathan Kuminga
- Injured, unable to play: Davion Mitchell (Kings, rookie) — replaced by Bones Hyland
Team Isiah
- Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves, sophomore)
- Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers, sophomore)
- Desmond Bane (Grizzlies, sophomore)
- Saddiq Bey (Pistons, sophomore)
- Isiah Stewart (Pistons, sophomore)
- Precious Achiuwa (Raptors, sophomore)
- Jaden Hardy (G League Ignite)
Team Worthy
- Jalen Green (Rockets, rookie)
- Cole Anthony (Magic, sophomore)
- Jalen Suggs (Magic, rookie)
- Tyrese Maxey (Sixers, sophomore)
- Josh Giddey (Thunder, rookie)
- Herbert Jones (Pelicans, rookie)
- MarJon Beuchamp (G League Ignite)
Format
The NBA has decided to roll out a new and exciting format for this year's edition of the Rising Stars Challenge. Instead of just one game, there will be a mini-tournament with three different games.
Game 1 (Semifinal): Team Isiah vs. Team Worthy
Game 2 (Semifinal): Team Barry vs. Team Payton
Game 3 (Final): Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2
The winner of the third and final game will be declared as the champions of the NBA All-Star Rising Stars Challenge 2022.
