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Magic PF Paolo Banchero Rising Stars Team Revealed

Paolo Banchero will represent the Orlando Magic at this year's Rising Stars Challenge.

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ORLANDO - Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero is set to be very busy during All-Star Weekend.

Not only will he be playing in his first All-Star Game, but he will be returning to compete in the Rising Stars Challenge to kick off the weekend on Friday night.

Today, Banchero was drafted No. 2 overall by captain Tamika Catchings.

Paolo Banchero
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Here's a look at the teams ...

Team Pau Gasol

Team Tamika Catchings

Team Jalen Rose

  • Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City Thunder)
  • Jalen Williams (Oklahoma City Thunder)
  • Bennedict Mathurin (Indiana Pacers)
  • Shaedon Sharpe (Portland Trail Blazers)
  • Dereck Lively II (Dallas Mavericks)
  • Jordan Hawkins (New Orleans Pelicans)
  • Walker Kessler (Utah Jazz)

Team Detlef Schrempf

  • Izan Almansa (G League Ignite)
  • Matas Buzelis (G League Ignite)
  • Ron Holland (G League Ignite)
  • Mac McClung (Osceola Magic)
  • Tyler Smith (G League Ignite)
  • Oscar Tshiebwe (Fort Wayne Mad Ants)
  • Alondes Williams (Sioux Falls Skyforce)

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Last year, Banchero won it with Team Pau Gasol, but now he'll be challenged to make him regret not choosing him. The Rising Stars Challenge takes place on Friday, Feb. 16 at 9 p.m. ET on TNT.

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