Stephon Castle Leads Team to All-Star Semifinal

The 2025 NBA Rising Stars Challenge concluded with San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle leading Team C to victory and earning the MVP award. Castle's performance, which included 12 points and crucial plays in both semi-final and final matches, propelled Team C to the All-Star Game mini-tournament. Team C, coached by Chris Mullin and featuring players like Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells, will face Shaquille O’Neal’s team in the All-Star semifinal. This new tournament format brought a competitive edge to the Rising Stars event, as it served as a play-in for the All-Star Game. The young squad will now compete against veteran NBA stars such as LeBron James and Stephen Curry. The Rising Stars tournament was praised for its dynamic structure, offering a preview of Sunday’s main event and a platform for emerging talent.