Rising Stars Challenge pits USA vs. World in new format

Dec 10, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Shabazz Muhammad (15) and guard Andrew Wiggins (22) against the Portland Trail Blazers at Target Center. The Timberwolves defeated the Trail Blazers 90-82. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

If you’re a frequent reader of Dunking With Wolves, you’re likely to be tuning into the Rising Stars Challenge to see how the group of Dieng, LaVine, Muhammad and Wiggins perform.

This will be a great opportunity to see just how tall the Wolves young core stack up against the best players that they’ll be tasked with facing for years down the road. I’m expecting Dieng to have at least one monster block and LaVine to throw down at least one ferocious slam as a preview for Saturday night. I could very well see Muhammad and/or Wiggins going off and being considered for game MVP considerations as well.

Enjoy the newly formatted BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge and check back in after the game for a recap!

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