Before the bright lights of the postseason flicker on for the Trail Blazers, the Moda Center will host the burgeoning stars of tomorrow’s NBA in the 2019 Nike Hoop Summit. Friday’s competition pits a loaded Team USA roster against an equally talented World Team squad. In the lead up to the big event, each team has practiced under the watchful eyes of NBA executives from around the league.
Friday’s contest provides an excellent opportunity for the players involved to showcase their skills against top-level talent. Here are three storylines to follow as Friday’s action unfolds.
Wildcat Backcourt
The World Team features two future Arizona Wildcats in Nico Mannion and Josh Green.