NBA All-Star Domantas Sabonis and two-time WNBA champion Lauren Jackson are set to headline the inaugural NBA Rising Stars Invitational in Singapore from 25 to 29 June. The event, held at the Kallang Tennis Hub, will showcase boys’ and girls’ teams from 11 countries across the Asia-Pacific region, marking the league’s first regional high-school basketball tournament.
Joining Sabonis and Jackson are Phoenix Suns players Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro, along with B.LEAGUE player Keisei Tominaga. NBA Legend Yao Ming will also make special appearances, including attending the opening ceremony on 25 June. Sabonis expressed his excitement, stating, “Basketball is a global game, and I look forward to watching the next generation of Asia’s top boys and girls players compete against their peers on this new stage.”
The tournament will feature a mix of round-robin play and single-elimination matches, culminating in the finals on 29 June. Participating teams include high schools from countries such as Australia, China, and the Philippines, with Singapore represented by Anglo-Chinese Junior College, Hwa Chong Institution, and United World College South East Asia Dover.
The NBA Rising Stars Invitational is part of a multi-year collaboration with Sport Singapore and the Singapore Tourism Board. It aims to promote skill development and cultural exchange among young athletes. Top performers will have the chance to attend future NBA development camps and programmes.
Fans can follow the event on Instagram and redeem free tickets via the NBA’s official website.
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