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Brandon Miller was selected by Pau Gasol in the NBA Rising Stars draft to play alongside Victor Wembanyama. Gasol is one of three head coaches alongside Jalen Rose and Tamika Catchings appointed for the Rising Stars game.

After being initially selected for the Rising Stars game, Miller had expressed he wanted to play with Victor Wembanyama.

"I want to be on Wemby's team! Just throwing lobs the whole time. Put me on Wemby's team." 

Miller was selected with the sixth overall pick in the Rising Stars draft, behind; 

1) Wembanyama 2) Banchero 3) Holmgren 4) J Williams 5) Ivey

Notable names Miller was selected ahead of; Jalen Duren, Ben Mathurin, Keegan Murray, Jaime Jaquez, Jabari Smith, Scoot Henderson

The Rising Stars game is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium.

This article first appeared on Charlotte Hornets on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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