2012 BBVA Rising Stars Challenge Rosters Announced
The players selected for the 2012 BBVA Rising Stars Challenge were announced today with Blake Griffin, Kyrie Irving, and Ricky Rubio headlining the Rising Stars roster pool.
The difference between this years Rookie-Sophmore game and previous ones is that rookies and sophomores will be mixed together on teams. Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal will serve as the G.M.’s with an actual draft being conducted with Kenny Smith serving as the honorary commissioner.
Here’s the list of players selcted to participate in this years 2012 BBVA Rising Stars Challenge which will be held on Friday, Feb. 24, in Orlando during NBA All-Star weekend.
Sophmores
DeMarcus Cousins Sacramento
Landry Fields New York
Paul George Indiana
Blake Griffin L.A. Clippers
Gordon Hayward Utah
Greg Monroe Detroit
Tiago Splitter San Antonio
Evan Turner Philadelphia
John Wall Washington
Freshman
MarShon Brooks New Jersey
Kyrie Irving Cleveland
Brandon Knight Detroit
Kawhi Leonard San Antonio
Markieff Morris Phoenix
Ricky Rubio Timberwolves
Tristan Thompson Cleveland
Kemba Walker Charlotte
Derrick Williams Timberwolves
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