Knicks rookie RJ Barrett has been selected to play in the NBA's Rising Stars game as part of All-Star Weekend.
Barrett, who is from Canada, is slated to play on the World team.
The third overall pick in last year's draft, Barrett has played in 41 games and is averaging 14.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists.
In order, however, to play in the Feb. 14 game in Chicago, Barrett will first have to prove he's healthy. He's been sidelined for the Knicks' past seven games with a sprained ankle. He is expected to be re-evaluated Saturday.
SNY's Ian Begley reported Friday that Barrett is unlikely to play in the Rising Stars game as the Knicks take a cautious approach with his ankle.
Barrett was the only Knick picked for the showcase. No Nets players were selected.
Here is the complete list of players chosen for the Rising Stars game:
U.S. ROSTER
Wendell Carter Jr. (Chicago), Devonte' Graham (Charlotte), Tyler Herro (Miami), Jaren Jackson Jr. (Memphis), Ja Morant (Memphis), Kendrick Nunn (Miami), Eric Paschall (Golden State), PJ Washington (Charlotte), Zion Williamson (New Orleans), Trae Young (Atlanta)
WORLD ROSTER
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (New Orleans), Deandre Ayton (Phoenix), RJ Barrett (New York), Brandon Clarke (Memphis), Luka Doncic (Dallas), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City), Rui Hachimura (Washington), Svi Mykhailiuk (Detroit), Josh Okogie (Minnesota), Moritz Wagner (Washington)
