NBA Rising Stars: Schedule and how to watch Mathurin and Nembhard

On Friday, the NBA All-Star will kick off and the rising stars challenge will take place. The Indiana Pacers are lucky enough to have two players participating in the annual event that showcases the biggest young talents in the league.

Bennedict Mathurin has been a revelation this season averaging 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist on 43% shooting. He has shown an ability to drive at an elite level and looks to be working his way towards superstardom.

Andrew Nembhard has been solid in his own right, showing that he can defend at an elite level, and even has a bit of a clutch gene. He is averaging 8 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists on 42% shooting.

Both have been much better than anticipated prior to the draft day in 2022.

How do I watch the NBA Rising Stars Challenge?

The NBA Rising Stars Challenge will be on TNT with your local cable provider.

When does the NBA Rising Stars Challenge happen?

Friday 2/17/2023 at 9 PM ET

How does the Rising Stars Challenge work?

New this year, the Rising Stars Challenge will have multiple different teams this year for the first time. There will be four teams that will play in a single-elimination tournament to decide on a winner.

Full Schedule of Friday’s events:

• 12:30 p.m. ET, Jordan Rising Stars Practice, NBA TV
• 5:30 p.m. ET, Basketball Hall of Fame News Conference, NBA TV & NBA App
• Friday, 7 p.m. ET, NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, ESPN
• Friday, 9 p.m. ET, Rising Stars Challenge, TNT

Let’s hope both Pacers rookies have an amazing showing and show the world how great the build is going in Indianapolis. We expect Mathurin to put on a clinic and show all of the NBA faithful why he absolutely is deserving of NBA Rookie of the Year. Friday’s event will kick off All-Star weekend in which the Pacers will be feature prominently.