NBA All-Star Rising Stars Unveiled
Rick Fuson
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowThe Indianapolis NBA All-Star Host Committee has announced the 21 members of its All-Star Rising Stars team who will each receive a $2,100 scholarship to the college they plan to attend after high school.
The scholarship program is in conjunction with the NBA All-Star Legacy Grants awarded in February in 2020.
Even though the 2021 Indianapolis NBA All-Star game has been postponed until 2024, the host committee decided to continue with the scholarship and grant programs.
“These 21 high school seniors selected as Rising Stars each demonstrate leadership in their schools and communities,” said Rick Fuson, chairman, Indianapolis NBA All-Star Board of Directors and president and chief operating officer, Pacers Sports & Entertainment. “They exemplify strong ideals, a drive to excel and commitment to serving others and we are honored to recognize them as they continue their post-secondary education.”
The 21 Legacy Grantees nominated several high school-aged Rising Stars for their project. The committee says the scholarship winners will be included in the NBA All-Star 2024 in Indianapolis.
The legacy grants program focuses on youth-serving nonprofit organizations across Indiana. The initiative provided 21 grants up to $50,000 for brick-and-mortar projects focusing on health and wellness or education.
The All-Star Rising Stars are listed below:
- A Kid Again – Meg Kirk, Danville Community High School (Danville)
- Agape Therapeutic Riding Resources – Macy Huber, Greenfield Central High School (Greenfield)
- Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County – Emma Landstrom, Bedford North Lawrence HS (Bedford)
- Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville – Chayse Hunter, Noblesville High School (Noblesville)
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana – Jamarion Evans, Oliver P. Morton HS (Hammond)
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Marshall County – Lindsey Weldon, Plymouth High School (Plymouth)
- Chances and Services for Youth -Sophie Boyll, Terre Haute South Vigo High School (Terre Haute)
- Concord Neighborhood Center -Elijah Linden, Decatur Central High School (Indianapolis)
- Dream Center Evansville – Ashlyn Johnson, Evansville North High School (Evansville)
- Duneland Family YMCA – Kayla Harris, Chesterton High School (Chesterton)
- Friends of Historic Vernon – Raul Antonio Ruiz, Jennings County High School (North Vernon)
- Hawthorne Community Center – Izac Stewart, Decatur Central High School (Indianapolis)
- Indy Public Safety Foundation – Felipe Gonzalez, Arsenal Technical High School (Indianapolis)
- Jameson Camp – Dorothy Pettet, Danville Community High School (Danville)
- Jay County Boys Club – Sophia Fugiett, Jay County High School (Portland)
- Knightstown Kids Inc.- Sam Thomas, Knightstown High School (Knightstown)
- L & A Park Foundation – Megan Kelly, Delphi Community High School (Delphi)
- Project H.O.P.E. – Rylan Mason, Anderson High School (Anderson)
- Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities – Zaire Hayes, Snider HS (Fort Wayne)
- Washington County Family YMCA – Khloe Mull, Salem High School (Salem)
- White’s Residential & Family Services – Alexander Farr, Southwood High School (Wabash)