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Jeremy Lin and Lauren Jackson set to guest at NBA Rising Stars Invitational Singapore.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that the second annual NBA Rising Stars Invitational, the league’s high-school basketball tournament featuring boys’ and girls’ teams from across Asia-Pacific, will return to Singapore from Monday, June 22 – Sunday, June 28 at OCBC Arena.

Held in collaboration with Sport Singapore (SportSG) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and operated by the event agencies of NBA Singapore, this year’s event will feature 12 boys’ and 12 girls’ teams of youth ages 18 and under competing in round-robin play before advancing to single-elimination competition.  NBA champion Jeremy Lin and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) champion Lauren Jackson will headline the event and interact with the participants throughout the week.

“I’m incredibly excited to be part of the NBA Rising Stars Invitational in Singapore,” shared Lin.  “There is so much young talent across Asia-Pacific, and I’m proud to be part of an event that shines a spotlight on some of the region’s top prospects.  Helping shape the next generation is a cause I’m deeply committed to, and I hope my journey encourages these rising stars to make the most of this opportunity and ultimately contribute to greater Asian representation at the highest levels of the game.”

The participating teams will be identified in collaboration with national basketball federations and leagues and through local qualifying tournaments in Bangkok, Melbourne, Taipei and Tokyo.  As the host city, Singapore will be represented by two teams in each division.  The participating players will also take part in skill development sessions, social impact programming and off-court activities promoting cultural exchange.  Top individual performers from the event will have the opportunity to attend future NBA basketball development camps, showcases and programs.

“Last year’s NBA Rising Stars Invitational was a remarkable showcase of talent and determination,” said Aussie basketball legend Lauren Jackson. “I witnessed firsthand how much the stage and experience meant to the players.  I look forward to returning to Singapore this June and helping these amazing athletes continue their development.”

Lin and Jackson will be joined by additional current and former NBA players who will be announced prior to the event.  The NBA Rising Stars Invitational will also feature a range of activities for fans of all ages, including community outreach initiatives, photo opportunities, authentic NBA memorabilia, player appearances and meet-and-greet sessions, exclusive clinics, as well as live entertainment and interactive fan experiences.