The NBA has released the official rosters for the 2016 BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge which will be held on Friday, February 12th. The league’s annual showcase of premier young talent will will pit 10 first- and second-year NBA players from the United States against 10 first- and second-year NBA players from around the world. The official rosters are listed below:
U.S. TEAM ROSTER
- Jordan Clarkson (Lakers)
- Rodney Hood (Jazz)
- Zach LaVine (Wolves)
- Nerlens Noel (Sixers)
- Jahlil Okafor (Sixers)
- Jabari Parker (Bucks)
- Elfrid Payton (Magic)
- D’Angelo Russell (Lakers)
- Marcus Smart (Celtics)
- Karl-Anthony Towns (Wolves)
WORLD TEAM ROSTER
- Bojan Bogdanovic (Nets)
- Clint Capela (Rockets)
- Mario Hezonja (Magic)
- Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
- Nikola Mirotic (Bulls)
- Emmanuel Mudiay (Nuggets)
- Raul Neto (Jazz)
- Kristaps Porzingis (Knicks)
- Dwight Powell (Mavs)
- Andrew Wiggins (Wolves)
Now it’s time for the topic for today: Which player NOT named to the 2016 BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge was the biggest snub?
Take to the comments section below to share your thoughts and opinions on the matter. We look forward to what you have to say.
Devin Booker not making the cut is a disgrace.
Completely agree. Third-best rookie this season behind Towns and Porzingis.
Considering his picture is the header…i will agree lol. But this isn’t anything to freak out about, its literally just a showcase to show off.
No justice for Justise.
They need to go back to rookies vs sophomores. Randle Johnson and booker all need to be there instead of players like Neto and Powell(no offense to them but their less deserving
How about the fact the Mudiay is from he US?
He’s actually from the Republic of Congo.
How about the fact that Towns is from the Domincan Republic.
Hello Karl Anthon towns are not an american he is from Republic dominicana. I dont know why USA selected him? For sure he cant play for the USA team