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Rising Stars tournament gets off to quick start with All-Star berth on the line

Bryce McGowens of the Portland Trail Blazers hit a three-pointer, leading Team G League to a 40-39 victory over Team M in the semifinals of the Rising Stars tournament on February 14, 2025.
Team C won the Rising Stars competition by defeating Team G League 25-14 in the championship game. Stephon Castle scored 12 points for Team C, and Keyonte George made the game-winning three-pointer.
Team C's victory means they will face a team drafted by Shaquille O'Neal in the All-Star semifinals.
Curry mentioned that established NBA stars might feel pressure when playing against a younger team like Team G League.

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East Idaho News

Jazz 'Rising Star' Keyonte George will play in All-Star game after game-winning bucket

Keyonte George to play in the All-Star game. | KSL.com SAN FRANCISCO — Keyonte George called game, and now he’ll be playing on All-Star Sunday. George hit the game-winning bucket for “Team C” on Friday in the championship game of the Rising Stars competition, helping earn his team a spot in Sunday’s main event. The All-Star game will be a four-team tournament this season, three of which will be filled with the league’s All-Stars. The fourth? The…

7 days ago·Idaho, United States

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Chicago Tribune

Team C wins Rising Stars competition — and a berth against LeBron James in the All-Star Game

SAN FRANCISCO — Congratulations, Team C. You’ve won the Rising Stars competition. Your reward? A trip to the All-Star Game on Sunday night — where LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant are among those who’ll be waiting in the second semifinal. San Antonio’s Stephon Castle scored 12 points and won MVP honors, Keyonte George had a 3-pointer for the game-winning score and Team C beat Team G League — composed of players from the NBA’s develop…

7 days ago·Chicago, United States

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ESPN

Stephon Castle Named Rising Stars MVP, Team C Advances To Sunday's All-Star Game

Stephon Castle Named Rising Stars MVP Team C Advances To Sundays All Star Game - RealGM Wiretap

8 days ago·United States

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New York Post

Stephon Castle powers Rising Stars Team C into NBA All-Star Game

Congratulations, Team C. You've won the Rising Stars competition. Your reward? A trip to the All-Star Game on Sunday night — where LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant are among those who'll be waiting in the second semifinal.

8 days ago·New York, United States

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The Mercury news

Rising Stars Game provides test case of new All-Star format

Steph Castle and Trayce Jackson-Davis led Team C to a Rising Stars championship, earning the right to play against Steph Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant in an All-Star semifinal game

8 days ago·San Jose, United States

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