CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball has been named to the 2021 Rising Stars U.S. Team.
Due to the limitations of having All-Star events on one night (March 7), there will not be a Rising Stars Challenge this year, which is the NBA's yearly showcase of the best first- and second-year players in the league.
Ball is averaging 15.7 points, 6 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 1.62 steals per game in 34 contests this season.
He leads all rookies in points (534), assists (216), steals (55), and rebounds (204).
On Tuesday, the 19-year-old was named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for the second consecutive month.
Charlotte wraps up the first half of the regular season on Wednesday night at Minnesota.