Bailey and Carrington Replace Injured Players in 2026 Castrol Rising Stars
Utah Jazz forward Ace Bailey and Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington will step in as injury replacements for the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars. Bailey replaces Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg, who is sidelined due to a left midfoot sprain. Carrington takes the place of his fellow Wizards sophomore Alex Sarr, unable to play because of a right hamstring strain.
Details of the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars
The Castrol Rising Stars event is set for Friday, February 13, 2026, at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. This exciting showcase is part of the NBA All-Star Weekend and will be available for streaming at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock.
Player Highlights
- Ace Bailey: Averaging 11.6 points and 3.8 rebounds across 48 games, he ranks eighth among NBA rookies in scoring. In his last 15 games, Bailey has elevated his performance, averaging 15.4 points and 5.1 rebounds while shooting 46.6% from the field.
- Bub Carrington: Carrington has recorded averages of 10.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.6 assists in 53 games. He leads the Wizards with 110 three-pointers made, marking the third-highest total for an NBA sophomore, and has a three-point shooting percentage of 39.3%.
Coaching Staff and Teams
Bailey and Carrington will represent teams coached by NBA legends Carmelo Anthony and Tracy McGrady, respectively. These two, along with Vince Carter, who leads Team Vince, participated in drafting their teams from a pool of 21 rookies and sophomores. Additionally, Austin Rivers serves as the honorary coach for Team Austin, consisting of players who have participated in NBA G League games this season.
For further information about the team rosters and the event, please visit Filmogaz.com.
