The NBA announced today that Memphis Grizzlies second-year forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr., rookie guard Ja Morant and rookie forward Brandon Clarke were selected by NBA assistant coaches to play in the 2020 NBA Rising Stars on Friday, Feb. 14 at the United Center in Chicago.
The 26th Rising Stars 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 in the league’s annual showcase of premier young talent during 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend. Rising Stars will air live at 8 p.