The NBA has unveiled the
participants for the 2025 Castrol Rising Stars Challenge, set to
take place on Friday, February 14, at the Chase Center in San
Francisco. This annual event showcases the league’s premier first-
and second-year players, along with standout talents from the NBA G
League.

As revealed by ESPN NBA reporter
Shams Charania, the participants are as follows:

2025 NBA Rising Stars rosters released:
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— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)
January 28, 2025

The 2025 Rising Stars Challenge
will feature a four-team mini-tournament format, comprising 10
rookies, 11 sophomores, and 7 G League players. The winning team
will earn the opportunity to participate in the All-Star Game’s
mini-tournament on Sunday, February 16, competing against NBA
All-Stars. TNT analyst and WNBA legend Candace Parker will serve as
the honorary general manager for the Rising Stars champion, known
as Team Candace. 

The Rising Stars Challenge is
scheduled for 9 p.m. ET on February 14 and will be broadcast live
on TNT. Fans can also stream the event via the NBA App and
NBA.com. 

This year’s event promises to
highlight the NBA’s emerging talents, offering fans a glimpse into
the league’s bright future.