Texas Star Tre Johnson to Compete in NBA Rising Stars Game

Johnson, drafted 6th overall by the Wizards, will play on Team T-Mac in the Rising Stars event during NBA All-Star Weekend.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Former Texas basketball standout Tre Johnson has been selected to participate in the NBA Rising Stars game as part of the league's All-Star Weekend festivities. Johnson, who was drafted 6th overall by the Washington Wizards last summer, is averaging 12.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game in his rookie NBA season. He'll play on a team coached by Tracy McGrady that also includes several other top young players.

Why it matters

The Rising Stars game is a showcase event that highlights the NBA's up-and-coming talent. Johnson's selection is a testament to his strong rookie campaign and the continued success of the Texas Longhorns basketball program in producing NBA-caliber players.

The details

Johnson, who is from Garland, Texas, had a standout single season with the Longhorns last year, averaging 23 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. His performance helped will Texas to the NCAA Tournament. Now in the NBA, the 6-foot-6 guard has continued to impress, shooting 44% from the field and 38.6% from 3-point range through his first 40 games with the Wizards.

  • The Rising Stars game will take place on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 8 p.m. CT.
  • The tournament format includes two semifinal games, with the winners advancing to the finals.

The players

Tre Johnson

A 6-foot-6 guard who was drafted 6th overall by the Washington Wizards in 2025 after a standout single season at the University of Texas, where he averaged 23 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.

Tracy McGrady

A former NBA All-Star who will be coaching one of the teams in the Rising Stars game.

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What they’re saying

“The Rising Stars game is a great opportunity for Tre to showcase his talents on the national stage. He's had a really strong rookie season so far, and this will be a chance for him to compete against some of the other top young players in the league.”

— David Eckert, Sports Writer (statesman.com)

What’s next

The winners of the two semifinal games will advance to the finals, where the first team to reach or surpass 25 points will be crowned the champion.

The takeaway

Tre Johnson's selection to the Rising Stars game is a proud moment for the University of Texas basketball program, as the young guard continues to make a name for himself in the NBA. His performance in this showcase event will be closely watched as he looks to build on his strong rookie season with the Wizards.