Full player pool revealed for 2023 Rising Stars Challenge

31.01.2023, 22:04 sportingnews.com

As the calendar flips to February, we're coming up on a few tentpole events in the 2022-23 NBA regular season. Once the trade deadline passes on Thursday, Feb. 9, all eyes will shift to 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah, which is set for Friday, Feb. 17 to Sunday, Feb. 19. The starters and captains have already been revealed for the 2023 All-Star Game, with the reserves set to be announced on Thursday, Feb. 2. MORE: NBA All-Star voting results 2023: Full list of starters for Eastern, Western Conference rosters In the meantime, the NBA has kept the All-Star weekend debates buzzing by announcing the player pool for the 2023 Rising Stars Game. Debuting a new format last year, the Rising Stars Game turned into a mini-tournament between four teams of seven players. This year's player pool consists of 11 rookies and 10 sophomores who will be drafted and coached by NBA legends like Pau Gasol, Joakim Noah and Deron Williams. Jason Terry — who is an assistant coach for the host-city Jazz — will coach the team with seven G League prospects. Who was selected for this year's player pool? The Sporting News has the full list below. SIGN UP TO WATCH EVERY GAME ON NBA LEAGUE PASS: U.S. and U.K. | All other countries Rookies Sophomores G League Fans in the U.S. can watch this year's All-Star events on Sling TV, which is now offering HALF OFF your first month! Stream Sling Orange for $20 in your first month to catch all regular season games on TNT, ESPN & ABC. For games on NBA TV, subscribe to Sling Orange & Sports Extra for $27.50 in your first month. Local regional blackout restrictions apply. SIGN UP FOR SLING: English | Spanish

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