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Charlotte Hornets rookie Brandon Miller selected to 2024 Rising Stars competition

By Brad Cole, wsoctv.com

NBA: Charlotte Hornets at Dallas Mavericks Nov 5, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Charlotte Hornets at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports - 21860831 (USA TODAY USPW/USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con)

By Brad Cole, wsoctv.com

CHARLOTTE — Charlotte Hornets rookie Brandon Miller will be taking part in this year’s NBA Al-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, according to a release.

Miller has been selected to the 2024 Panini Rising Stars competition that is set for Feb. 16. The game showcases top young talent from around the league.

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Miller, the Hornets’ 2023 second-overall draft pick, is averaging 15.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 30.8 minutes per game. Miller has tallied 11 20-point outings this season, tied for second-most among rookies.

The Rising Stars Game will be broadcasted on TNT ON Feb. 16 at 9:30 p.m.

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Brad Cole, wsoctv.com

Brad is a content center producer with Channel 9.

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