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Ahead of his return to the Wizards’ lineup Saturday night against the Nets, it was announced by the NBA that Rui Hachimura was among 10 rookie and sophomore players selected for Team World in the 2020 Rising Stars Challenge at NBA All-Star Weekend. Hachimura, already one of the league’s most globally recognized young players, will get the chance to play on one of the league’s biggest stages on Friday, Feb. 14 in Chicago.
“My current focus remains getting back on the court with the Wizards as soon as possible, but I am very honored to be chosen for the Rising Stars Challenge,” said Hachimura.