After a stellar start to his rookie season, former Purdue star and Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey is heading to NBA All-Star Week for the Rising Stars Game.

The NBA today announced that Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey and wing Jaylen Wells were selected to play in the 2025 Castrol NBA Rising Stars.

Memphis Grizzlies rookies Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells will be at All-Star Weekend in San Francisco as part of the Rising Stars game.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis Grizzlies Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells were named as 2025 Castrol NBA Rising Stars. Top first- and second-year NBA and NBA G-League players get a chance to showcase their talents at the NBA All-Star Weekend.