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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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KMJ-AF1Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper headline Rising Stars selections
Top three NBA draft picks Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and VJ Edgecombe headline the 10 rookies named to the annual Rising Stars showcase as part of NBA All-Star weekend.
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