Rising Stars: Donovan Clingan, Yang Hansen to Represent Trail Blazers at NBA All-Star Weekend
- Clippers rookie Yanic Konan Niederhäuser was selected to represent the San Diego Clippers on the seven-player G League Rising Stars roster for the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars.
- On Jan. 26, the NBA announced the Rising Stars participant pool, with players drafted into three teams plus a G League team on Jan. 27; tip-off is Feb. 13 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood.
- Niederhäuser has compiled averages of 57.1% shooting, 27.8 minutes, and 2.4 blocks across nine games for San Diego, with four double-doubles and a Dec. 9 season-high performance.
- The showcase will give Niederhäuser increased exposure in the Rising Stars mini-tournament alongside high-profile prospects like Cooper Flagg, highlighting his 25 games this season.
- The event's format positions young talent because four teams of seven will compete, with coaches including Carmelo Anthony and Vince Carter, while Niederhäuser's background highlights the G League pathway.
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