Raptors guard Markquis Nowell among players selected for G League Up Next Game

Toronto Raptors rookie Markquis Nowell was among the players selected to compete in the G League Up Next Game during NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The event will feature four teams of seven players competing in two semifinal games, with the winners facing off in the championship on Feb. 18 at 1:30 p.m. EST. The teams will be drafted by an influencer general manager, who will also customize their teams’ jerseys.

The teams comprise 28 players, including 10 selected by a fan vote. The remaining 18 players were selected by the G League, which will include eight members of the Ignite and at least one from the Indiana Mad Ants as the host team.

Nowell, who is signed to a two-way contract, finished in the top 10 of the fan voting after averaging 15.3 points, 8.8 assists, 3.5 rebounds and two steals in 20 games with the Raptors 905. He is seventh in the G League in steals and 11th in assists during the regular season.