2026 All-Star Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher replaces Thunder's Ajay Mitchell in 2026 Castrol Rising Stars The 2024 No. 1 overall pick replaces injured OKC guard Ajay Mitchell on Team T-Mac. Official release February 10, 2026 9:29 PM NEW YORK – Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher will replace injured Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell on Team T-Mac in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars. The annual Rising Stars showcase will take place on Friday, Feb. 13 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., as part of NBA All-Star 2026, streaming at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock. Risacher will compete in Castrol Rising Stars for the second straight year after making his debut as a rookie last season. A 2024-25 Kia NBA All-Rookie First Team selection, the French native is averaging 10.7 points and 3.5 rebounds in 41 games this season. Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher will replace Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell on Team T-Mac in the 2026 @CastrolUSA Rising Stars (Friday, 2/13, 9pm/et, Peacock). pic.twitter.com/QVSUF8GRnI — #NBAAllStar (@NBAAllStar) February 10, 2026 Mitchell is unable to participate in Castrol Rising Stars because of an abdominal strain. He earned his selection as a sophomore in a vote by NBA assistant coaches. Risacher joins Team T-Mac, led by Tracy McGrady, one of four NBC Sports NBA analysts serving as honorary coaches for Castrol Rising Stars. McGrady, Carmelo Anthony (Team Melo) and Vince Carter (Team Vince) previously drafted their teams from a pool of 21 NBA rookies and sophomores. Austin Rivers is the honorary coach of Team Austin, made up of players who have played in NBA G League games this season. Castrol Rising Stars rosters are available here. Related Melo, T-Mac, Vince draft Rising Stars rosters Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter draft their squads for the Castrol Rising Stars (Fri., Feb. 13 on Peacock). Castrol Rising Stars: FAQ, draft and how it works Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady & Vince Carter draft players for the Castrol Rising Stars, the annual showcase of the NBA's best young talent. McClung to replace Jones Garcia in Rising Stars Three-time AT&T Slam Dunk Contest champion Mac McClung will participate in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars game. 2026 ASG uniforms, court design unveiled The NBA unveils the court and uniforms for the 75th All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.
Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher replaces Thunder's Ajay Mitchell in 2026 Castrol Rising Stars
