NBA Announces 2025 Rising Stars Roster Featuring 10 Players

The NBA has officially announced the players selected for the 2025 Castrol Rising Stars Challenge, showcasing a mix of rookies, sophomores, and G League standouts. The event will feature a mini-tournament format, with four teams competing in three games on February 14 at Chase Center, and the winner earning a spot in the NBA All-Star Game. Notable selections include rookie sensations like Stephon Castle, Zach Edey, Trayce Jackson-Davis, and Amen Thompson, alongside G League representatives like Reed Sheppard. Keyonte George also joins the roster, averaging 16.2 points and 5.8 assists this season. The Rising Stars Challenge is part of a revamped All-Star weekend, emphasizing competitive play with a new tournament structure. Players were chosen by NBA assistant coaches, ensuring a diverse representation of emerging talent in the league.