In a twist to NBA All-Star weekend, the rising stars challenge winners get to play with in the All-Star game. How former Purdue center Zach Edey advanced.

Edey played a heavier chunk of minutes in the first game than the second matchup. San Antonio Spurs rookie guard Stephon Castle took home Rising Stars MVP honors. Here is how Edey fared in the NBA Rising Stars game matchups.

Purdue (19-5) is No. 7 in the AP poll and first in the Big Ten Conference with an 11-2 league record. The Boilermakers have won 11 of their past 12 games.