Kemba Walker: Courtesy Getty Images
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-- Bobcats rookie guard Kemba Walker has been selected to play in the 2012 BBVA Rising Stars Challenge on Feb. 24, during NBA All-Star Weekend in Orlando.
Walker, who is averaging 12.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists, ranks second among NBA rookies in scoring and fourth in assists.
He is the only rookie to post a triple-double this season after recording 20 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists against Washington on Jan. 28.
For the first time, the game will feature rookies and second-year players intermixed on two teams.
Walker is joined by fellow first-year players Kyrie Irving and Tristan Thompson from Cleveland, Ricky Rubio and Derrick Williams from Minnesota, MarShon Brooks of New Jersey, Brandon Knight of Detroit, Kawhi Leonard of San Antonio and Markieff Morris of Phoenix.
Associated Press