Four teams of rookies, sophomores and G League Ignite players will face off in a three-game tournament as part of the 2022 Clorox Rising Stars Game.
The game, which will take place during NBA All-Star Weekend on Friday, February 18, changed its layout from previous years (Team World vs. Team USA) to a new and innovative format.
The 28 players selected to compete were drafted onto four teams coached by 75th Anniversary Team members Rick Barry, Gary Payton, Isiah Thomas and James Worthy.
The team feature 12 rookies, 12 sophomores and four members of the NBA G League Ignite developmental squad.
Team Barry
- Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons
- Dyson Daniels, G League Ignite
- Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers
- Isaac Okoro, Cleveland Cavaliers
- Alperen Sengun, Houston Rockets
- Jae’Sean Tate, Houston Rockets
- Franz Wagner, Orlando Magic
Team Isiah
- Precious Achiuwa, Toronto Raptors
- Desmond Bane, Memphis Grizzlies
- Saddiq Bey, Detroit Pistons
- Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
- Tyrese Haliburton, Sacramento Kings
- Jaden Hardy, G League Ignite
- Isaiah Stewart, Detroit Pistons
Team Payton
- LaMelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets
- Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors
- Ayo Dosunmu, Chicago Bulls
- Chris Duarte, Indiana Pacers
- Scoot Henderson, G League Ignite
- Jaden McDaniels, Minnesota Timberwolves
- Davion Mitchell, Sacramento Kings
Team Worthy
- Cole Anthony, Orlando Magic
- MarJon Beauchamp, G League Ignite
- Josh Giddey, Oklahoma City Thunder
- Jalen Green, Houston Rockets
- Herbert Jones, New Orleans Pelicans
- Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers
- Jalen Suggs, Orlando Magic
The 2022 Clorox Rising Stars team rosters ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/d8d4jjpQ9s
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) February 4, 2022
Each game will be played to a Final Target Score, ending with a made basket or free throw instead of with the clock running out.
Games 1 and 2 will be played until a team reaches 50 points; Game 3 will be played until a team reaches 25 points.
Bracket
Game 1: Team A vs. Team B
Game 2: Team C vs. Team D
Game 3: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2
The #CloroxClutch Challenge will take place between games 2 and 3 of #CloroxRisingStars on Friday, Feb. 18 on TNT.
— NBA (@NBA) February 5, 2022
Explainer thread ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/n2QhUrzfRp