Unlock the Secrets of the 2026 NBA Rising Stars: Stream Details, Surprising Format, and Must-Know Team Insights Revealed!
NBA Rising Stars format explained
NBA assistant coaches determined the pool of 21 NBA players, with each team submitting one ballot with rankings of rookies and sophomores.
The top 10 rookies and top 10 sophomores earned spots, according to the point totals. The final spot was awarded to the higher-scoring player among the 11th-ranked finishers in each class (there is one more sophomore than rookie based on total points).
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Hall of Fame players Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady each drafted a team of seven players. The fourth team, which is coached by current NBC Sports analyst Austin Rivers, will be comprised of G League Rising Stars.



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