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Cleveland Cavaliers forward Emoni Bates selected for NBA Rising Stars tournament

george m. thomas, akron beacon journal
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Cleveland Cavaliers' Emoni Bates dunks against the Orlando Magic during the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Cleveland Cavaliers' Emoni Bates dunks against the Orlando Magic during the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Cleveland Cavaliers two-way forward Emoni Bates will get some national exposure during NBA All-Star festivities on Friday.

Bates, who is on the Cleveland Charge roster, will replace the G League Ignite’s Ron Holland on Team Detlef in the Panini Rising Stars, the three-game mini-tournament featuring four teams comprised of NBA rookies, sophomores and G League players.

Honorary coaches Pau Gasol, Tamika Catchings, Jalen Rose and Detlef Schrempf will lead the four teams drafted from the ranks of available players.

Bates is averaging 18.4 points on 38% shooting, 5.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists for the Charge.

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cleveland Cavs F Emoni Bates selected for NBA Rising Stars tournament