Get Ready for The Final Match: NBA Rising Stars Invitational Thailand Qualifiers presented by TOA
Thailand hosts its inaugural NBA Rising Stars Invitational qualifier on May 23-24, 2025, featuring NBA champion DeAndre Jordan and young Thai basketball players competing for a spot at the Singapore finals. The two-day event includes concer
On May 23-24, 2025, basketball fans will experience an unforgettable event featuring NBA champion DeAndre Jordan, renowned as the alley-oop legend. The two-day celebration features mini concerts and exclusive performances by artists including MILLI, CIR*CRL, BENZ Khao Khwan, NEXT IDOL, and CU Performance that will ignite the basketball court.
The NBA Rising Stars Invitational Thailand Qualifiers presented by TOA marks the inaugural hosting of this prestigious national youth basketball championship in Thailand, a collaboration between TOA Paint (Thailand) Public Company Limited and The National Basketball Association. The competition provides a platform for talented Thai youth players to showcase their abilities and compete for the opportunity to represent Thailand at the NBA Rising Stars Invitational 2026 in Singapore.
On opening day, May 23, 2025, basketball enthusiasts will be part of a historic moment, cheering for young Thai athletes while enjoying special activities and the highly anticipated appearance of DeAndre Jordan, center for the New Orleans Pelicans and 2023 NBA champion. Beyond meeting the NBA star, fans can participate in exclusive activities including chances to win signed jerseys from DeAndre Jordan and limited-edition memorabilia. The first 50 fans to arrive on May 23 will receive a limited-edition NBA Rising Stars Invitational T-shirt, plus participate in contests with prizes totaling over 100,000 baht.
The opening day features elimination-style matches: Match 1 between Wat Noi Nopkhun School and Thepsirin School Samut Prakan, followed by a mini concert from BENZ Khao Khwan; Match 2 between Kanchanaphisek Witthayalai Chaiyaphum and Muang Ratchaburi Municipality Demonstration School; Match 3 between Assumption Thonburi School and Bualeung Withayakom School; and Match 4 between Nonthaburi Witthayalai and Tha Khram Phitak School in Chachoengsao, with performances from CU Performance interspersed throughout.
On May 24, 2025, the finals commence with the women's championship match featuring a mini concert by rising T-POP group CIR*CRL, followed by the men's championship featuring rapper MILLI. Every cheer from the crowd empowers these young athletes to pursue their dreams on the international stage, and organizers invite all supporters to join in celebrating the next generation of Thai basketball talent.
