Paolo Banchero's rookie season will include a trip to NBA All-Star weekend.
The Orlando Magic forward and No. 1 pick in last year's draft was announced Tuesday as a participant in this year's Rising Stars Game, to be held in Salt Lake City on Feb. 17, two nights before the All-Star Game.
Banchero - who leads all rookies with a 20.7 points-per-game average - may still be selected as an All-Star reserve. Those players will be revealed Thursday.
"Anytime you can get a chance to be a part of All-Star weekend, you can't say no," Banchero said.