Hooped Up

Toronto Raptors forward Andrea Bargnani, the first overall selection in the 2006 NBA Draft, and Milwaukee Bucks forward Andrew Bogut, the first overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft, lead a list of 18 players selected to play in the 2007 T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam on Friday, Feb. 16 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

Joining Bargnani on the Rookie team this year are the Los Angeles Lakers ‘ Jordan Farmar, the Minnesota Timberwolves ‘ Randy Foye, the Toronto Raptors ‘ Jorge Garbajosa, the Memphis Grizzlies ‘ Rudy Gay, the Utah Jazz ’s Paul Millsap, the Charlotte Bobcats ‘ Adam Morrison, the Portland Trail Blazers ‘ Brandon Roy and the New Jersey Nets ‘ Marcus Williams.

Teaming with Bogut on the Sophomore team are the Los Angeles Lakers ‘ Andrew Bynum, the Golden State Warriors ‘ Monta Ellis, the Charlotte Bobcats ‘ Raymond Felton, the Indiana Pacers ‘ Danny Granger, the Houston Rockets ‘ Luther Head, the New York Knicks ‘ David Lee, the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets’ Chris Paul — the 2005-06 T-Mobile Rookie of the Year — and the Utah Jazz ’s Deron Williams.

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