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Justise Winslow, Tyler Johnson left off Rising Stars Challenge Roster

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Two young Heat players won't be going to Toronto for All-Star weekend, as they were bypassed for the Rising Stars Challenge.

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The BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge this year will feature two 10-man rosters, one for the U.S. and one for team World -- each made up of first and second year players.

Justise Winslow and Tyler Johnson were both eligible, and were both bypassed for the opportunity. In fact, only 3 U.S. rookies made the cut: Jahlil Okafor, Karl-Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell -- the top 3 picks of the draft.

Here's the roster for TEAM USA

BBVA US Roster

Here's the roster for TEAM WORLD

BBVA World Roster

This game will take place on Friday night of All-Star weekend in Toronto.

Every rookie playing in this game is on a team with a losing record -- while players like Winslow who have contributed to a winning atmosphere are bypassed.

Is that right? Let us know what you think of the rosters and the choices to leave Winslow and Johnson at home.

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