Nets' Egor Demin Named to Rising Stars Competition at All-Star Weekend

Brooklyn's first lottery pick since 2010 becomes the team's first Rising Star selection since 2019.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 10:07am

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Brooklyn Nets rookie Egor Demin was selected by NBA assistant coaches to participate in the Rising Stars competition at NBA All-Star weekend. Demin, the 8th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, is the Nets' first Rising Star selection since 2019 and has impressed this season with his three-point shooting, decision-making, and defense.

Why it matters

The Nets have lacked rookie talent since moving from New Jersey in 2012, so Demin's selection to the Rising Stars game is a positive sign for the franchise's future. His development is an important part of the Nets' rebuild as they look to return to contention in the Eastern Conference.

The details

Demin was reading on the plane and listening to music when he was informed of his Rising Stars selection. The BYU product has averaged 10.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game this season, shooting 39.7% from three-point range. He is one of only three NBA rookies shooting over 39% from deep on at least 80 attempts.

  • Demin was selected as a Rising Star on January 28, 2026.
  • The Rising Stars competition will take place on February 13, 2026.

The players

Egor Demin

A rookie forward for the Brooklyn Nets, selected 8th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Vince Carter

A former NBA star who is now serving as a coach and will be drafting teams for the Rising Stars competition.

Jordi Fernandez

An assistant coach for the Brooklyn Nets who praised Demin's selection to the Rising Stars game.

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What they’re saying

“It's a goal for anybody, just to get to All-Star weekend in any part of it. It's an honor. So for me, just for me being announced to be a part of it, that means a lot.”

— Egor Demin, Brooklyn Nets Rookie

“Very well deserved. I'm very, very happy for him. Not just him, but also his teammates and everybody who has worked with him throughout this first part of the season. There's gonna be plenty of season for him, because he's that special. And that's why we believed in him right from the beginning.”

— Jordi Fernandez, Brooklyn Nets Assistant Coach

What’s next

Demin will participate in the Rising Stars competition on February 13, 2026 during NBA All-Star weekend.

The takeaway

Egor Demin's selection to the Rising Stars game is a promising sign for the Brooklyn Nets, who have lacked rookie talent in recent years. His development will be crucial as the team looks to rebuild and return to contention in the Eastern Conference.