Team World vs Team USA
Where to Watch
Date: Saturday, Feb. 16
Time: 7:30 AM IST
TV: Sony Ten 1 & Sony Ten 3
Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
Rosters
Player | Team | Country |
Ben Simmons | Sixers | Australia |
OG Anunoby | Raptors | Great Britian |
Deandre Ayton | Suns | Bahamas |
Bogdan Bogdanovic | Kings | Serbia |
Luka Doncic | Mavericks | Slovenia |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Clippers | Canada |
Rodions Kurucs | Nets | Latvia |
Lauri Markkanen | Bulls | Finland |
Josh Okogie | Timberwolves | Nigeria |
Cedi Osman | Cavaliers | Turkey |
The Rising Stars Challenge will be held on Friday, February 15th at Spectrum Center (Feb. 16 IST), kicking off the NBA All-Star events in Charlotte.
Rookie sensation Luka Doncic joins Simmons and the 2018 No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton on the Team World roster.
Players | Team | Country |
Lonzo Ball* | Lakers | United States |
Donovan Mitchell | Jazz | United States |
Jayson Tatum | Celtics | United States |
Kyle Kuzna | Lakers | United States |
De'Aaron Fox | Kings | United States |
John Collins | Hawks | United States |
Trae Young | Hawks | United States |
Marvin Bagley III | Kings | United States |
Jarren Jackson Jr. | Grizzlies | United States |
Jarret Allen | Nets | United States |
Kevin Knox* | Knicks | United States |
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell headlines Team USA for the second year in a row, alongside fellow sophomores Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma and Jayson Tatum, with three rookies making the cut in No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton, Jaren Jackson Jr., Marvin Bagley III, and Trae Young.
*Kevin Knox was announced later as the injury replacement for Lonzo Ball.
Kyrie Irving (USA) and Dirk Nowitzki (World) will also serve as honorary coaches for the game.
Last Time They Played
Date: Feb. 17, 2018
Score: World 155-124 USA
Team World: Ben Simmons - 11 points, 13 assists, 6 rebounds, and 4 steals on 4-of-4 shooting.
Team USA: Jaylen Brown - 35 points and 10 rebounds on 14-of-21 shooting.