Washington, DC – The NBA announced today that Wizards rookie forward Rui Hachimura and sophomore forward/center Moe Wagner have been selected among the 10 rookie and sophomore players for Team World to participate in the 2020 Rising Stars Challenge at NBA All-Star Weekend on Friday, Feb. 14 in Chicago (8:00 pm on TNT).
“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. “I look forward to representing the Wizards organization, our fans and the country of Japan during All-Star Weekend.