We have a packed 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend schedule ahead. On Friday night, we will have the 2022 Clorox Rising Stars. Below, we will go over the new format for the NBA Rising Stars, along with the rosters of young studs looking to impress this weekend.
2022 NBA All-Star Rising Stars Schedule and Info
Time: 9 PM EST
Coverage: TNT
NBA Rising Stars Coaches: Rick Barry, Gary Payton, Isiah Thomas, James Worthy
We have a new format for the 2022 NBA Rising Stars. This year, we will have 12 rookies,12 sophomores and four members of the NBA Ignite making up four teams, which are coached by the legends outlined above. In a tournament style, there will be three games, eventually crowning one winning team.
In honor of the league’s 75th anniversary, the NBA Rising Stars will be a “Race to 75” instead of a timed clock. The first two games have a point goal of 50, then the final game will only be to 25.
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2022 NBA Rising Stars Rosters
As stated above, 28 players will make up the four NBA Rising Stars teams.
TEAM BARRY
Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons
Dyson Daniels, G League Ignite
Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers
Isaac Okoro, Cleveland Cavaliers
Alperen Sengun, Houston Rockets
Jae’Sean Tate, Houston Rockets
Franz Wagner, Orlando Magic
TEAM ISIAH
Precious Achiuwa, Toronto Raptors
Desmond Bane, Memphis Grizzlies
Saddiq Bey, Detroit Pistons
Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
Tyrese Haliburton, Sacramento Kings
Jaden Hardy, G League Ignite
Isaiah Stewart, Detroit Pistons
TEAM PAYTON
LaMelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets
Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors
Ayo Dosunmu, Chicago Bulls
Chris Duarte, Indiana Pacers
Scoot Henderson, G League Ignite
Jaden McDaniels, Minnesota Timberwolves
Davion Mitchell, Sacramento Kings
TEAM WORTHY
Cole Anthony, Orlando Magic
MarJon Beauchamp, G League Ignite
Josh Giddey, Oklahoma City Thunder
Jalen Green, Houston Rockets
Herbert Jones, New Orleans Pelicans
Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers
Jalen Suggs, Orlando Magic
Clorox Clutch Challenge
Between Games 2 and 3, there will also be a new event called the “Clorox Clutch Challenge.” This features four teams of players participating in a shooting contest. The teams of two will have to make five “iconic shots” that were made by players of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
More info can be found in the thread of the following tweet.