NBA Reveals 2017 “Rising Stars Challenge” Rosters For All-Star Weekend

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U.S. vs World. Who ya got?

The NBA has just released the official rosters for this year's Rising Stars Challenge which will take place on Friday, February 17th during NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans.

For the third straight year, the league's annual Rising Stars Challenge will feature 10 first and second-year NBA players from the U.S. against 10 first and second-year NBA players from around the world.

Last season, Team USA picked up a 157-154 win as Minnesota's Zach LaVine took home MVP honors. 

This season, the U.S team is headlined by Karl-Anthony Towns, Devin Booker and D'Angelo Russell. The World team will feature the likes of Kristaps Porzingis, Joel Embiid, and Emmanuel Mudiay.

Check out the full rosters below and let us know which squad you got your money on.

U.S. Team Roster

Devin Booker (Suns)
Malcolm Brogdon (Bucks)
Marquese Chriss (Suns)
Brandon Ingram (Lakers)
Frank Kaminsky (Hornets)
Jahlil Okafor (76ers)
D’Angelo Russell (Lakers)
Jonathon Simmons (Spurs)
Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves)
Myles Turner (Pacers)

World Team Roster

Joel Embiid (76ers)
Danté Exum (Jazz)
Buddy Hield (Pelicans)
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Trey Lyles (Jazz)
Emmanuel Mudiay (Nuggets)
Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Kristaps Porzingis (Knicks)
Domantas Sabonis (Thunder)
Dario Saric (76ers)

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