Rising Stars Challenge

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ATLANTA -- Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schröder has been selected by the NBA’s assistant coaches to participate in the BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge during NBA All-Star 2015. This year’s contest will pit 10 first- and second-year players from the United States against 10 first- and second-year players from around the world. The game, set for Friday, Feb. 13 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, will be televised live by TNT at 9 p.m. ET.

“I’m thankful for the opportunity to represent the Hawks organization and Germany in the Rising Stars Challenge,” Schröder said. “It’s exciting that I will be able to play for Coach Kenny as he and the other coaches are a big part of the reason that I was selected.”

In his second NBA season, the 21-year-old guard is averaging 8.1 points, 3.3 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 17.7 minutes (.441 FG%, .774 FT%) and has appeared in 43 contests. In his five starts, he is putting up 11.6 points, 6.4 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 26.4 minutes (.479 FG%) and the Hawks are 5-0. Schröder has scored in double-figures 18 times, including one 20-point effort and recorded his first career double-double with 10 points and a career-best 10 assists at Cleveland (12/17), adding two rebounds in 22 minutes (4-6 FGs, 2-2 FTs).

The native of Braunschweig, Germany has increased his scoring (+4.4), assists (+1.4) and rebounds (+0.8) over his rookie campaign, while his shooting has risen by .06 from the floor and .10 from the foul line.

Schröder was selected by the Hawks in the first round (17th overall) of the 2013 NBA Draft.

Hawks assistant coach Kenny Atkinson will serve as head coach for the World Team. He is in his third season on Atlanta’s coaching staff.

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Dennis Schröder Selected to BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge

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Atlanta Hawks backup point guard Dennis Schröder has been named to the World Team for the Rising Stars Challenge at NBA All-Star Weekend in New York City.

Schröder has had a breakout season in taking over backup point guard duties after limited action is his rookie year.  He's averaging 8.1 points and 3.3 assists in 17.7 minutes during his 43 games played.  He has increased his FG%, 3FG% and FT% this season, and the Hawks are 5-0 when he starts.

Schröder is part of a deep bench that has brought energy and often picks up where the starters leave off.  Coach Bud hasn't felt pressure to overuse Jeff Teague because of what Schröder has been able to provide this season.

For the first time ever, the Rising Stars Challenge will consist of 10 first and second-year U.S. players against 10 first and second-year World players.  Hawks assistant Kenny Atkinson will coach the World Team.

Coach Bud and his staff (including Atkinson) have earned the right to coach the East All-Star team.  All-Star reserves are Thursday night, so there's a chance Schröder won't be the only Hawk in New York City.

Here are the complete rosters for the Rising Stars Challenge:

Trey BurkeKentavious Caldwell-PopeMichael Carter-WilliamsZach LaVineShabazz MuhammadNerlens NoelVictor OladipoElfrid PaytonMason PlumleeCody Zeller

Steven AdamsGiannis AntetokounmpoBojan BogdanovicGorgui DiengDante ExumRudy GobertNikola MiroticKelly OlynykDennis SchröderAndrew Wiggins

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Dennis Schröder Named To Rising Stars World Team

This Atlanta Hawks season produced some fun moments, both on and off the court.  With the draft right around the corner, our "new season" is about to begin.  Here are some of the most awesome moments of 2013-14 (in no particular order):

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Dennis Schröder Named To Rising Stars World Team

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