Rookie - Sophomore Challenge

In what has become my favorite event of All Star weekend the NBA has announced this years participants in the Rookie vs. Sophomore All Star game. This game in the past has been a coming out party for stars like Chris Paul, Dwight Howard,and Brandon Roy. Last year Kevin Durant scored a record breaking 46 points in an unforgettable performance. And who can forget that star studded Class of '03 that starred in this game for 2 years.

2004 game
The 2004 Rookie Challenge took place February 18 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Rookie Roster:
Player Team
Carmelo Anthony Denver Nuggets
Chris Bosh Toronto Raptors
Udonis Haslem Miami Heat
LeBron James Cleveland Cavaliers
Jarvis Hayes Washington Wizards
Kirk Hinrich Chicago Bulls
Josh Howard Dallas Mavericks
Chris Kaman Los Angeles Clippers
Dwyane Wade Miami Heat

Time will tell if we ever see this type of talent in the Rookie challenge again, but each years gives us a different reason to anticipate this game. Check out this years line up.

2010 game
ROOKIES
Player (Team) Height/Weight School/Country
Omri Casspi (Kings) 6-9/225 Israel
DeJuan Blair (Spurs) 6-7/265 Pittsburgh
Stephen Curry (Warriors 6-3/185 Davidson
Tyreke Evans (Kings) 6-6/220 Memphis
Jonny Flynn (Timberwolves) 6-0/186 Syracuse
Taj Gibson (Bulls) F 6-9/225 USC
James Harden (Thunder) 6-5/220 Arizona State
Brandon Jennings (Bucks) 6-1/169 Lottomatica Virtus Roma (Italy)
Jonas Jerebko (Pistons) 6-10/231 Sweden

SOPHOMORES
Player (Team) Height/Weight School/Country
Michael Beasley (Heat) 6-9/245 Kansas State
Marc Gasol (Grizzlies) 7-1/265 Spain
Danilo Gallinari (Knicks) 6-10/225 Italy
Eric Gordon (Clippers) 6-3/222 Indiana
Brook Lopez (Nets) 7-0/260 Stanford
Kevin Love (Timberwolves) 6-10/260 UCLA
O.J. Mayo (Grizzlies) 6-4/210 USC
Derrick Rose (Bulls) 6-3/190 Memphis
Russell Westbrook (Thunder) 6-3/187 UCLA