"I just think it's going to be some exciting basketball once we get the right pieces together."

ROANOKE, Va. - The NBA and college basketball seasons are right around the corner, and the same can be said for the Roanoke Rising Stars. The team is preparing for year two of operations in the American Basketball Association. "Just the opportunity to play the game and give back to a few of the guys that are on here. We made it to second round of the playoffs and of course we want to get one or two games better," said head coach Eric Walker. The season-opener for the Rising Stars will be Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. at Faith Christian School in Roanoke as they host the Hub City Hogs.

ROANOKE, Va. – The NBA and college basketball seasons are right around the corner, and the same can be said for the Roanoke Rising Stars. The team is preparing for year two of operations in the American Basketball Association. "Just the opportunity to play the game and give back to a few of the guys that are on here. We made it to second round of the playoffs and of course we want to get one or two games better," said head coach Eric Walker. The season-opener for the Rising Stars will be Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. at Faith Christian School in Roanoke as they host the Hub City Hogs.