Basketball fever hit Singapore as the NBA Rising Stars Invitational tipped off with a star-studded lineup at the Kallang Tennis Centre! 🌟 Teams from 11 countries and regions across the Asia-Pacific, including Tsinghua University High School’s boys’ and girls’ squads, battled for glory in this high-energy youth tournament.
The event kicked off with Miami Heat mascot Burnie hyping the crowd 🤸♂️, followed by showstopping routines from the LA Lakers cheerleaders. NBA legend Yao Ming and WNBA icon Lauren Jackson added major star power, while current Phoenix Suns players Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro shared tips with young athletes. Japan’s B.League standout Keisei Tominaga also joined the action, making it a true global hoops celebration 🌍🏀.
Tsinghua High School’s teams—repping the Chinese mainland—brought their A-game, showcasing skills that blended textbook fundamentals with next-gen flair. The tournament highlights the NBA’s push to nurture young talent worldwide, and Tsinghua’s presence underscores Asia’s rising influence in the sport. Who says classrooms can’t breed court legends? 📚➡️🏅
