Former Texas basketball star Tre Johnson was one of 29 players selected to take part in the Rising Stars event as part of NBA All-Star Weekend.
He’ll play on a team coached by Tracy McGrady that also includes Kon Knueppel, Ajay Mitchell, Alex Sarr, Cam Spencer, Jaylon Tyson and Kel’el Ware.
Johnson, who is from Garland, willed Texas to the NCAA Tournament during his only season as a Longhorn. The 6-foot-6 guard averaged 23 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 33 games with Texas last season.
How to watch the NBA Rising Stars Game, which includes former Texas basketball star Tre Johnson
The tournament format includes two semifinal games, where the winner will be the first team to reach or surpass 40 points. The winning teams advance to play in the finals, where the champion will be the first team to reach or surpass 25 points.