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New Orleans Pelicans rookies Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Zion Williamson selected to Rising Stars Game

January 31, 2020

NEW ORLEANS – The NBA announced today that Pelicans rookies Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Zion Williamson have been selected to participate in the 2020 Rising Stars Game at NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago. Alexander-Walker (Canada) will be a member of Team World and Williamson will suit up for Team USA.

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 NBA All-Star. Rising Stars will air live on Friday, Feb.