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

Brooklyn Nets rookie guard Egor Demin selected by Vince Carter for the Rising Stars event at NBA All-Star Weekend.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 3:55pm

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Brooklyn Nets rookie guard Egor Demin was named one of 10 players selected to the Rising Stars game at the upcoming NBA All-Star Weekend. Demin, the 8th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, was selected by Vince Carter to be part of his Rising Stars team. Demin found out about the honor while on a flight, unaware of the announcement until he saw cameras in front of him and his coaching staff sharing the news.

Why it matters

Demin's selection to the Rising Stars game is a significant milestone in his young NBA career, as it recognizes him as one of the league's top young talents. The Nets are hoping Demin can develop into a key building block for the franchise, and his inclusion in the All-Star festivities is a positive sign of his progress and potential.

The details

Demin, a BYU product, has impressed early in his NBA career with his shooting ability, a key area of concern coming out of college. While he acknowledges his defense still needs work, Demin is confident he is making strides in that area as well. Carter, who starred for the Nets during their New Jersey days, praised Demin's willingness to improve and his skills as a shooter and passer.

  • Demin was selected for the Rising Stars game on January 28, 2026.
  • The Rising Stars event will take place during NBA All-Star Weekend in 2026.

The players

Egor Demin

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

Vince Carter

Former NBA star who played for the Nets during their time in New Jersey and is now selecting the players for 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

“Obviously, shooting. Coming from last season with like 25% from three in college to whatever I have right now, I'm feeling very, very confident in that aspect of the game. That makes me happy. And obviously, a lot of work has been going about my defense. I think I'm making strides in there. Obviously, it might take some time to be stable with that and more consistent, but I think I'm better than I was at the start of the season, which is most important.”

— Egor Demin

What’s next

Demin will participate in the Rising Stars game during the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend, which is scheduled for February 14-16, 2026.

The takeaway

Egor Demin's selection to the Rising Stars game is a testament to his impressive start to his NBA career with the Brooklyn Nets. As the team looks to build around young talent, Demin's inclusion in the All-Star festivities suggests he could be a key piece of the Nets' future.