Mocking the Rising Stars Challenge draft

Sacramento Kings' DeMarcus Cousins (15) shoots against Golden State Warriors' Andris Biedrins (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game. (Jan. 31, 2012) Credit: AP
The NBA unveiled the players selected to participate in the new look rookie-sophomore challenge, called the "BBVA Rising Stars Challenge."
Those that will participate:
Next Thursday, Feb. 16, Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley will select teams from the pool. Today, I'll take a crack at mocking the draft.
We'll assume there are no restrictions, and make sure that each team can put a solid starting five on the court.
So, our final rosters:
For Team A, you would wind up seeing some players out of position. Hayward would have to play some shooting guard, Morris would play both the 3 and the 4, and your starting backcourt would consist of a pair of point guards. Still, you have arguably the two best players in the draft in Irving and Griffin in the starting lineup.
Team B's roster is much more well-rounded. Monroe and Cousins are a terror at the 4 and 5, with Rubio running the pick-and-roll with them. George can play the Ray Allen role, running around big screens to get open from three, while Turner can look to sneak open on midrange jumpers. And of course, is Brooks is healthy, you have a spark off the bench.
If the Wall-Irving backcourt works out, Team A has a shot. Otherwise, the pieces fit too good for Team B to lose this one.
Who do you got?
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