Rising Stars Challenge

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The Rising Stars Challenge is an exhibition basketball game held by the National Basketball Association (NBA) on the Friday before the annual All-Star Game as part of the All-Star Weekend. It is sponsored by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA). The players are first- and second-year players selected by the NBA's assistant coaches. Two people designated as "general managers" draft players for the two opposing teams.[1] The event was rebranded from the Rookie Challenge, officially named the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge and Youth Jam.

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'). In 2012, the format was changed to having two teams drafted by Charles Barkley (Team Chuck) and Shaquille O'Neal (Team Shaq). Unlike regular NBA games, the game was divided into two twenty-minute halves, similar to 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. The format of the game and name was changed to the Rising Stars Challenge in 2012.

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Past games and rosters [edit]

2013 game [edit]

Team Shaq
Round Pick Pos. Player Team Rookie / Sophomore
1 1 G Damian Lillard Portland Trail Blazers Rookie
2 3 G Kyrie Irving Cleveland Cavaliers Sophomore
3 5 C Andre DrummondINJ Detroit Pistons Rookie
4 7 G/F Klay Thompson Golden State Warriors Sophomore
5 9 F Harrison Barnes Golden State Warriors Rookie
6 11 F Chandler Parsons Houston Rockets Sophomore
7 13 G Dion Waiters Cleveland Cavaliers Rookie
8 15 F Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Charlotte Bobcats Rookie
Draw C Tyler Zeller Cleveland Cavaliers Rookie
Draw G Kemba Walker Charlotte Bobcats Sophomore
F Andrew NicholsonREP Orlando Magic Rookie
Head Coach: David Fizdale (Miami Heat)
General manager: Shaquille O’Neal
Team Chuck
Round Pick Pos. Player Team Rookie / Sophomore
1 2 F/C Anthony Davis New Orleans Hornets Rookie
2 4 F Kenneth Faried Denver Nuggets Sophomore
3 6 F Kawhi Leonard San Antonio Spurs Sophomore
4 8 G Bradley Beal Washington Wizards Rookie
5 10 G Ricky Rubio Minnesota Timberwolves Sophomore
6 12 F/C Tristan Thompson Cleveland Cavaliers Sophomore
7 14 C Nikola Vucevic Orlando Magic Sophomore
8 16 G Brandon Knight Detroit Pistons Sophomore
Draw G Isaiah Thomas Sacramento Kings Sophomore
Draw G Alexey Shved Minnesota Timberwolves Rookie
Head Coach: Mike Budenholzer (San Antonio Spurs)
General manager: Charles Barkley

^INJ Andre Drummond was unable to participate due to injury.
^REP Andrew Nicholson was named Andre Drummond's replacement.

February 15
9:00 p.m. ET
Boxscore Team Shaq 135, Team Chuck 163    Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
Attendance: 16,101
Referees:
TNT
Scoring by half: 66–90, 69–73
Pts: Kyrie Irving 32
Rebs: Kyrie Irving 6
Asts: Kemba Walker 8
Pts: Kenneth Faried 40
Rebs: Faried, Thompson 10
Asts: Rubio, Thomas 10

2012 game [edit]

Shortly before the draft for the rosters, Norris Cole and Jeremy Lin were added to the original player pool.[2] A few days before the game, Tiago Splitter was injured and was replaced by Derrick Favors.[2][3] Lin played only nine minutes in the game, at his request, due to exhaustion from his rise to stardom that month.[4]

Team Shaq
Round Pick Pos. Player Team R/S
1 1 F Blake Griffin Los Angeles Clippers Sophomore
2 3 G Jeremy Lin New York Knicks Sophomore
3 5 G Ricky Rubio Minnesota Timberwolves Rookie
4 7 F/C Greg Monroe Detroit Pistons Sophomore
5 9 F Markieff Morris Phoenix Suns Rookie
6 11 G Kemba Walker Charlotte Bobcats Rookie
7 13 G Landry Fields New York Knicks Sophomore
8 15 G Norris Cole Miami Heat Rookie
Draw G Brandon Knight Detroit Pistons Rookie
Draw F Tristan Thompson Cleveland Cavaliers Rookie
Co-head Coach: Ron Adams (Chicago Bulls)
Co-head Coach: Steve Kerr
General Manager: Shaquille O’Neal
Team Chuck
Round Pick Pos. Player Team R/S
1 2 G Kyrie Irving Cleveland Cavaliers Rookie
2 4 C DeMarcus Cousins Sacramento Kings Sophomore
3 6 G/F Paul George Indiana Pacers Sophomore
4 8 F Derrick Williams Minnesota Timberwolves Rookie
5 10 G/F MarShon Brooks New Jersey Nets Rookie
6 12 G John Wall Washington Wizards Sophomore
7 14 F Gordon Hayward Utah Jazz Sophomore
8 16 F/C Tiago SplitterINJ San Antonio Spurs Sophomore
Draw F Kawhi LeonardDNP San Antonio Spurs Rookie
Draw G/F Evan Turner Philadelphia 76ers Sophomore
F Derrick FavorsREP Utah Jazz Sophomore
Co-head Coach: Maurice Cheeks (Oklahoma City Thunder)
Co-head Coach: Mike Fratello
General Manager: Charles Barkley

^INJ Tiago Splitter was unable to participate due to injury.[5]
^DNP Kawhi Leonard did not play due to a strained right calf.[6]
^REP Derrick Favors was named Tiago Splitter's replacement.[5]

February 24
9:00 p.m. ET
Boxscore Shaq 133, Chuck 146    Amway Center, Orlando, Florida
Attendance: 17,125
Referees: * #75 Eric Dalen
  • #68 Marat Kogut
  • #35 Kane Fitzgerald
TNT
Scoring by half: 65–77, 68–69
Pts: Tristan Thompson 20
Rebs: Greg Monroe 10
Asts: Kemba Walker 10
Pts: Kyrie Irving 34
Rebs: DeMarcus Cousins, Evan Turner 11
Asts: Kyrie Irving 9

2011 game [edit]

Rookies
Pos. Player Team
G Eric Bledsoe Los Angeles Clippers
C DeMarcus Cousins Sacramento Kings
F Derrick Favors New Jersey Nets
G Landry Fields New York Knicks
F Blake Griffin Los Angeles Clippers
G Wesley Johnson Minnesota Timberwolves
C Greg Monroe Detroit Pistons
G Gary Neal San Antonio Spurs
G John Wall Washington Wizards
Head Coach: Mike Budenholzer (San Antonio Spurs)
Assistant Coach: Amar'e Stoudemire (New York Knicks)
Assistant Coach: Kevin McHale
Sophomores
Pos. Player Team
C DeJuan Blair San Antonio Spurs
G Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors
G Tyreke EvansINJ Sacramento Kings
G DeMar DeRozan Toronto Raptors
F Taj Gibson Chicago Bulls
G James HardenREP Oklahoma City Thunder
G Jrue Holiday Philadelphia 76ers
F/C Serge Ibaka Oklahoma City Thunder
G Brandon Jennings Milwaukee Bucks
G Wesley Matthews Portland Trail Blazers
Head Coach: Lawrence Frank (Boston Celtics)
Assistant Coach: Carmelo Anthony (New York Knicks)
Assistant Coach: Steve Kerr

^INJ Tyreke Evans was unable to participate due to injury.[7]
^REP James Harden was named Tyreke Evans' replacement.[7]

February 18
9:00 p.m. ET
Boxscore Rookies 148, Sophomores 140    Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
Attendance: 17,163
Referees: * #53 Mark Lindsay
TNT
Scoring by half: 71–69, 77–71
Pts: DeMarcus Cousins 33
Rebs: DeMarcus Cousins 14
Asts: John Wall 22
Pts: James Harden 30
Rebs: DeJuan Blair 15
Asts: Stephen Curry 8

2010 game [edit]

Rookies
Pos. Player Team
F/C DeJuan Blair San Antonio Spurs
F Omri Casspi Sacramento Kings
G Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors
G Tyreke Evans Sacramento Kings
G Jonny Flynn Minnesota Timberwolves
F Taj Gibson Chicago Bulls
G James Harden Oklahoma City Thunder
G Brandon Jennings Milwaukee Bucks
F Jonas Jerebko Detroit Pistons
Head Coach: Adrian Dantley (Denver Nuggets)
Assistant Coach: Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder)
Sophomores
Pos. Player Team
F Michael Beasley Miami Heat
C Marc Gasol Memphis Grizzlies
F Danilo Gallinari New York Knicks
G Eric Gordon Los Angeles Clippers
C Brook Lopez New Jersey Nets
F/C Kevin Love Minnesota Timberwolves
G O. J. Mayo Memphis Grizzlies
G Anthony MorrowREP Golden State Warriors
G Derrick RoseDNP Chicago Bulls
G Russell Westbrook Oklahoma City Thunder
Head Coach: Patrick Ewing (Orlando Magic)
Assistant Coach: Chris Bosh (Toronto Raptors)

^DNP Derrick Rose was excused from the Rookie Challenge in consideration of being named to the All-Star Game and his participation in the Skills Challenge.[8]
^REP Anthony Morrow was named as a replacement for Derrick Rose.[8]


February 12
9:00 p.m. ET
Boxscore Rookies 140, Sophomores 128    American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
Attendance: 19,200
Referees: * #67 John Goble
  • #65 Sean Wright
  • #60 David Guthrie
TNT
Scoring by half: 67–55, 73–73
Pts: Tyreke Evans 26
Rebs: DeJuan Blair 23
Asts: Brandon Jennings 8
Pts: Russell Westbrook 40
Rebs: Beasley, Lopez 7 each
Asts: O. J. Mayo 10

2009 game [edit]

Rookies
Pos. Player Team
F Michael Beasley Miami Heat
G/F Rudy Fernández Portland Trail Blazers
C Marc Gasol Memphis Grizzlies
G Eric Gordon Los Angeles Clippers
C Brook Lopez New Jersey Nets
G O. J. Mayo Memphis Grizzlies
C Greg OdenINJ Portland Trail Blazers
G Derrick Rose Chicago Bulls
G Russell Westbrook Oklahoma City Thunder
Head Coach: Kurt Rambis (Los Angeles Lakers)
Assistant Coach: Dwyane Wade (Miami Heat)
Sophomores
Pos. Player Team
G Aaron Brooks Houston Rockets
F Wilson Chandler New York Knicks
G/F Kevin Durant Oklahoma City Thunder
F Jeff Green Oklahoma City Thunder
F/C Al Horford Atlanta Hawks
F/C Luis Scola Houston Rockets
F Al Thornton Los Angeles Clippers
G Rodney Stuckey Detroit Pistons
F Thaddeus Young Philadelphia 76ers
Head Coach: John Kuester (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Assistant Coach: Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic)

^INJ Greg Oden was unable to participate due to injury.[9]


February 13
9:00 p.m.
Recap
Boxscore
Rookies 116, Sophomores 122    US Airways Center, Phoenix, Arizona
Attendance: 16,362
Referees: * #56 Mark Ayotte
  • #64 Eli Roe
  • #42 Eric Lewis
TNT
Scoring by half: 61–58, 55–64
Pts: Michael Beasley 29
Rebs: Marc Gasol 8
Asts: Derrick Rose 7
Pts: Kevin Durant 46
Rebs: Durant, Chandler 7 each
Asts: Rodney Stuckey 9

2008 game [edit]

Rookies
Pos. Player Team
PG Mike Conley Memphis Grizzlies
SF Kevin Durant Seattle SuperSonics
SG Jeff Green Seattle SuperSonics
C Al Horford Atlanta Hawks
PF Yi Jianlian Milwaukee Bucks
SF Jamario Moon Toronto Raptors
SG Juan Carlos Navarro Memphis Grizzlies
PF Luis Scola Houston Rockets
C Sean Williams New Jersey Nets
Head Coach: Darrell Walker
Assistant Coach: Bob Pettit
Sophomores
Pos. Player Team
PF LaMarcus Aldridge Portland Trail Blazers
PF Andrea Bargnani Toronto Raptors
SG Ronnie Brewer Utah Jazz
PG Jordan Farmar Los Angeles Lakers
SF Rudy Gay Memphis Grizzlies
PG Daniel Gibson Cleveland Cavaliers
PF Paul Millsap Utah Jazz
PG Rajon Rondo Boston Celtics
SG Brandon Roy Portland Trail Blazers
Head Coach: Tom Thibodeau
Assistant Coach: Willis Reed
February 15 Rookies 109, Sophomores 136    New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana
Scoring by half: 52-66, 57-70

2007 game [edit]

The 2007 Rookie Challenge took place on Friday, February 16 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

Rookies
Pos. Player Team
PF Andrea Bargnani Toronto Raptors
PG Jordan Farmar Los Angeles Lakers
SG Randy Foye Minnesota Timberwolves
PF Jorge Garbajosa Toronto Raptors
SF Rudy Gay Memphis Grizzlies
PF Paul Millsap Utah Jazz
SF Adam Morrison Charlotte Bobcats
SG Brandon Roy Portland Trail Blazers
SG Marcus Williams New Jersey Nets
Head Coach: Mike O'Koren
Assistant Coach: Dave Bing
Sophomores
Pos. Player Team
C Andrew Bogut Milwaukee Bucks
C Andrew Bynum Los Angeles Lakers
SG Monta Ellis Golden State Warriors
PG Raymond Felton Charlotte Bobcats
SF Danny Granger Indiana Pacers
SG Luther Head Houston Rockets
PF David Lee New York Knicks
PG Chris Paul New Orleans Hornets
PG Deron Williams Utah Jazz
Head Coach: Marc Iavaroni
Assistant Coach: Oscar Robertson

Final Score: East:150 West: 167

2006 game [edit]

The 2006 Rookie Challenge took place February 17 at the Toyota Center in Houston.

Rookie Roster:

Player Team
Andrew Bogut Milwaukee Bucks
Channing Frye New York Knicks
Danny Granger Indiana Pacers
Luther Head Houston Rockets
Sarunas Jasikevicius Indiana Pacers
Chris Paul New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets
Nate Robinson New York Knicks
Charlie Villanueva Toronto Raptors
Deron Williams Utah Jazz

Head Coach: Sidney Lowe
Assistant Coach: Elvin Hayes

Sophomore Roster:

Player Team
Luol Deng Chicago Bulls
T. J. Ford Milwaukee Bucks
Ben Gordon Chicago Bulls
Devin Harris Dallas Mavericks
Dwight Howard Orlando Magic
Andre Iguodala Philadelphia 76ers
Nenad Krstic New Jersey Nets
Jameer Nelson* Orlando Magic
Andres Nocioni Chicago Bulls
Emeka Okafor* Charlotte Bobcats
Delonte West Boston Celtics

Head Coach: Del Harris
Assistant Coach: Moses Malone

  • Did not play due to injury

2005 game [edit]

The 2005 Rookie Challenge took place February 18 at the Pepsi Center in Denver.

Rookie Roster:

Player Team
Tony Allen Boston Celtics
Luol Deng Chicago Bulls
Devin Harris Dallas Mavericks
Dwight Howard Orlando Magic
Andre Iguodala Philadelphia 76ers
Emeka Okafor** Charlotte Bobcats
Josh Smith Atlanta Hawks
Beno Udrih San Antonio Spurs
Al Jefferson Boston Celtics

Head Coach: PJ Carlesimo
Assistant Coach: Alex English

Sophomore Roster:

Player Team
Carmelo Anthony Denver Nuggets
Chris Bosh Toronto Raptors
Udonis Haslem Miami Heat
Kirk Hinrich Chicago Bulls
Josh Howard Dallas Mavericks
LeBron James Cleveland Cavaliers
Kyle Korver Philadelphia 76ers
Luke Ridnour Seattle SuperSonics
Dwyane Wade Miami Heat

Head Coach: Bob McAdoo
Assistant Coach: Doug Moe

    • Did not play due to injury

2004 game [edit]

The 2004 Rookie Challenge took place February 13 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Rookie Roster:

Player Team
Carmelo Anthony Denver Nuggets
Chris Bosh Toronto Raptors
Dwyane Wade Miami Heat
LeBron James Cleveland Cavaliers
Jarvis Hayes Washington Wizards
Kirk Hinrich Chicago Bulls
Josh Howard Dallas Mavericks
Chris Kaman Los Angeles Clippers
Udonis Haslem Miami Heat

Head Coach: Doug Collins
Assistant Coach: A.C. Green

Sophomore Roster:

Player Team
Carlos Boozer Cleveland Cavaliers
Mike Dunleavy, Jr. Golden State Warriors
Manu Ginóbili San Antonio Spurs
Marko Jaric Los Angeles Clippers
Ronald Murray Seattle SuperSonics
Nenê Denver Nuggets
Tayshaun Prince Detroit Pistons
Amar'e Stoudemire Phoenix Suns
Yao Ming Houston Rockets

Head Coach: Michael Cooper
Assistant Coach: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Said to be the most exciting Rookie Challenge in history due to all the highlight-reel dunks. Much of the hype were on rookie phenoms Lebron James and Carmelo Anthony, who had 33 and 17 points respectively. Amar'e Stoudemire had a then Rookie Challenge record with 36 points, since then Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder holds it with 46 points. Dwyane Wade, 22 points, Carlos Boozer, 25 points,and Ronald Murray had more or less quiet nights compared to their star attracting teammates.

2003 game [edit]

The 2003 Rookie Challenge took place February 8 at the Philips Arena in Atlanta.
This was the last time the game was played on a Saturday.

Rookie Roster:

Player Team
Jay Williams Chicago Bulls
Gordon Giricek Orlando Magic
Caron Butler Miami Heat
Drew Gooden Memphis Grizzlies
Amar'e Stoudemire Phoenix Suns
Carlos Boozer Cleveland Cavaliers
Nene Denver Nuggets
Marko Jaric Los Angeles Clippers
Dajuan Wagner Cleveland Cavaliers

Head Coach: Cotton Fitzsimmons
Assistant Coach: Lou Hudson

Sophomore Roster:

Player Team
Gilbert Arenas Golden State Warriors
Tony Parker San Antonio Spurs
Troy Murphy Golden State Warriors
Richard Jefferson New Jersey Nets
Pau Gasol Memphis Grizzlies
Andrei Kirilenko Utah Jazz
Jason Richardson Golden State Warriors
Tyson Chandler Chicago Bulls
Jamaal Tinsley Indiana Pacers

Head Coach: Mike Fratello
Assistant Coach: Bob Pettit

2002 game [edit]

The 2002 Rookie Challenge took place February 9 at the First Union Center in Philadelphia.

Rookie Roster:

Player Team
Jason Richardson Golden State Warriors
Jamaal Tinsley Indiana Pacers
Pau Gasol Memphis Grizzlies
Shane Battier Memphis Grizzlies
Brendan Haywood Washington Wizards
Željko Rebrača Detroit Pistons
Tony Parker San Antonio Spurs
Joe Johnson Phoenix Suns
Andrei Kirilenko Utah Jazz

Head Coach: Chuck Daly
Assistant Coach: Darryl Dawkins

Sophomore Roster:

Player Team
Quentin Richardson Los Angeles Clippers
Mike Miller Orlando Magic
Kenyon Martin New Jersey Nets
Lee Nailon Charlotte Hornets
Chris Mihm Cleveland Cavaliers
Marcus Fizer Chicago Bulls
Darius Miles Los Angeles Clippers
Desmond Mason Seattle SuperSonics
Hedo Türkoğlu Sacramento Kings

Head Coach: Billy Cunningham
Assistant Coach: Bobby Jones

2001 game [edit]

The 2001 Rookie Challenge took place February 10 at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C..

Rookie Roster:

Player Team
Marc Jackson Golden State Warriors
Morris Peterson Toronto Raptors
Kenyon Martin New Jersey Nets
Mateen Cleaves Detroit Pistons
Quentin Richardson Los Angeles Clippers
Khalid El-Amin Chicago Bulls
Stephen Jackson New Jersey Nets
Darius Miles Los Angeles Clippers
Mike Miller Orlando Magic

Head Coach: Kevin Loughery
Assistant Coach: Jack Marin

Sophomore Roster:

Player Team
Elton Brand Chicago Bulls
Richard Hamilton Washington Wizards
Lamar Odom Los Angeles Clippers
Baron Davis Charlotte Hornets
Steve Francis Houston Rockets
Shawn Marion Phoenix Suns
Andre Miller Cleveland Cavaliers
Wally Szczerbiak Minnesota Timberwolves
Jason Terry Atlanta Hawks

Head Coach: Elvin Hayes
Assistant Coach: Phil Chenier

2000 game [edit]

The 2000 Rookie Challenge took place February 11 at the Oakland Arena in Oakland.

Rookie Roster:

Player Team
Andre Miller Cleveland Cavaliers
Elton Brand Chicago Bulls
Lamar Odom Los Angeles Clippers
Steve Francis Houston Rockets
James Posey Denver Nuggets
Adrian Griffin Boston Celtics
Todd MacCulloch Philadelphia 76ers
Wally Szczerbiak Minnesota Timberwolves

Head Coach: Al Attles
Assistant Coach: Nate Thurmond

Sophomore Roster:

Player Team
Dirk Nowitzki Dallas Mavericks
Paul Pierce Boston Celtics
Raef LaFrentz Denver Nuggets
Cuttino Mobley Houston Rockets
Jason Williams Sacramento Kings
Mike Bibby Vancouver Grizzlies
Michael Dickerson Vancouver Grizzlies
Michael Olowokandi Los Angeles Clippers
Antwan Jamison** Golden State Warriors

Head Coach: Bill Russell
Assistant Coach: KC Jones

**Did not play due to injury

1998 game [edit]

The 1998 Rookie Challenge took place February 8 at the Madison Square Garden in New York.

East Roster:

Player Team
Chauncey Billups Boston Celtics
Derek Anderson** Cleveland Cavaliers
Cedric Henderson Cleveland Cavaliers
Zydrunas Ilgauskas Cleveland Cavaliers
Brevin Knight Cleveland Cavaliers
Tracy McGrady Toronto Raptors
Ron Mercer Boston Celtics
Tim Thomas Philadelphia 76ers
Keith Van Horn New Jersey Nets

Head Coach: Willis Reed

West Roster:

Player Team
Kelvin Cato Portland Trail Blazers
Antonio Daniels Vancouver Grizzlies
Danny Fortson Denver Nuggets
Bobby Jackson Denver Nuggets
Rodrick Rhodes Houston Rockets
Michael Stewart Sacramento Kings
Maurice Taylor Los Angeles Clippers
Alvin Williams Portland Trail Blazers

Head Coach: Dave Debusschere

1997 game [edit]

The 1997 Rookie Challenge took place February 8 at the Gund Arena in Cleveland.

East Roster:

Player Team
Ray Allen Milwaukee Bucks
Marcus Camby Toronto Raptors
Erick Dampier Indiana Pacers
Allen Iverson Philadelphia 76ers
Kerry Kittles New Jersey Nets
Vitaly Potapenko Cleveland Cavaliers
Antoine Walker Boston Celtics
John Wallace New York Knicks

Head Coach: Red Auerbach

West Roster:

Player Team
Shareef Abdur-Rahim Vancouver Grizzlies
Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers
Derek Fisher Los Angeles Lakers
Travis Knight Los Angeles Lakers
Matt Maloney Houston Rockets
Stephon Marbury** Minnesota Timberwolves
Steve Nash Phoenix Suns
Roy Rogers Vancouver Grizzlies
Samaki Walker** Dallas Mavericks
Lorenzen Wright Los Angeles Clippers

Head Coach: Red Holtzman

**Did not play due to injury

1996 game [edit]

The 1996 Rookie Challenge took place February 10 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

East Roster:

Player Team
Alan Henderson Atlanta Hawks
Jerry Stackhouse Philadelphia 76ers
Damon Stoudamire Toronto Raptors
Bob Sura Cleveland Cavaliers
Kurt Thomas Miami Heat
Rasheed Wallace Washington Bullets
Eric Williams Boston Celtics
George Zidek Charlotte Hornets

Head Coach: Bob Lanier

West Roster:

Player Team
Brent Barry Los Angeles Clippers
Tyus Edney Sacramento Kings
Michael Finley Phoenix Suns
Kevin Garnett Minnesota Timberwolves
Antonio McDyess Denver Nuggets
Bryant Reeves Vancouver Grizzlies
Arvydas Sabonis Portland Trail Blazers
Joe Smith Golden State Warriors

Head Coach: Doug Moe

1995 game [edit]

The 1995 Rookie Challenge took place February 11 at the America West Arena in Phoenix.

Green Team Roster:

Player Team
Brian Grant Sacramento Kings
Juwan Howard Washington Bullets
Sharone Wright Philadelphia 76ers
Eddie Jones Los Angeles Lakers
Jason Kidd Dallas Mavericks
Jalen Rose Denver Nuggets
Anthony Tucker Washington Bullets
Michael Smith Sacramento Kings

Head Coach: Al Attles

White Team Roster:

Player Team
Glenn Robinson Milwaukee Bucks
Lamond Murray Los Angeles Clippers
Eric Montross Boston Celtics
Wesley Person Phoenix Suns
Khalid Reeves Miami Heat
Clifford Rozier Golden State Warriors
Donyell Marshall Minnesota Timberwolves
Trevor Ruffin Phoenix Suns

Head Coach: Cotton Fitzsimmons

1994 game [edit]

The 1994 Rookie Challenge took place February 12 at the Target Center in Minneapolis. MVP – Anfernee Hardaway

Sensations Roster:

Player Team
Chris Mills Cleveland Cavaliers
Jamal Mashburn Dallas Mavericks
Shawn Bradley Philadelphia 76ers
Anfernee Hardaway Orlando Magic
Nick Van Exel Los Angeles Lakers
Calbert Cheaney Washington Bullets
PJ Brown New Jersey Nets
Popeye Jones Dallas Mavericks

Head Coach: KC Jones

Phenoms Roster:

Player Team
Toni Kukoc Chicago Bulls
Dino Radja Boston Celtics
Chris Webber Golden State Warriors
Lindsey Hunter Detroit Pistons
Isaiah Rider Minnesota Timberwolves
Antonio Davis Indiana Pacers
Sam Cassell Houston Rockets
Bryon Russell Utah Jazz

Head Coach: Doug Collins

Game records [edit]

Points

Rebounds

Assists

3 Pointers

Shooting Percentage

Participant players by team [edit]

Number Team
13 Boston Celtics
15 Cleveland Cavaliers
13 Vancouver Grizzlies / Memphis Grizzlies
10 Chicago Bulls
11 Los Angeles Clippers
9 Denver Nuggets
9 Golden State Warriors
9 Houston Rockets
10 New Jersey Nets / Brooklyn Nets
8 Dallas Mavericks
9 Philadelphia 76ers
8 Toronto Raptors
7 Los Angeles Lakers
8 Washington Bullets / Washington Wizards
7 Indiana Pacers
8 Minnesota Timberwolves
9 Phoenix Suns
7 Sacramento Kings
5 Seattle SuperSonics / Oklahoma City Thunder
7 Utah Jazz
6 Miami Heat
5 Milwaukee Bucks
5 Orlando Magic
4 Atlanta Hawks
6 Detroit Pistons
4 Charlotte Hornets / New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets / New Orleans Hornets
6 New York Knicks
4 Portland Trail Blazers
5 San Antonio Spurs
4 Charlotte Bobcats

References [edit]

  1. ^ "Barkley, Shaq to draft teams for BBVA Rising Stars Challenge" (Press release). National Basketball Association. February 7, 2012. Archived from the original on February 8, 2012. 
  2. ^ a b "BBVA Rising Stars Draft". NBA.com. Retrieved November 23, 2012. 
  3. ^ Morre, Matt (February 16, 2012). "NBA holds Rising Stars draft for rookies, sophs". CBSSports.com. Archived from the original on February 17, 2012. 
  4. ^ Beck, Howard (February 24, 2012). "Lin, a Rising Star, Needs a Break". The New York Times. Archived from the original on February 28, 2012. 
  5. ^ a b "Favors replaces injured Splitter in Rising Stars Challenge". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 21, 2012. Retrieved February 21, 2012. 
  6. ^ "Spurs forward Leonard out for Rising Stars game". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 24, 2012. Retrieved February 24, 2012. 
  7. ^ a b "Thunder's Harden replaces Kings' Evans in Rookie Challenge". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 17, 2011. Retrieved February 17, 2011. 
  8. ^ a b "Warriors' Morrow replaces Bulls' Rose for Rookie Challenge". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 2, 2010. Retrieved February 2, 2010. 
  9. ^ "Sore knee knocks Blazers' Oden out of Rookie Challenge". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 13, 2009. Retrieved June 22, 2009. 

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