5 Rookies Ready for the NBA

By: Kamden Banks

In this 3-part series, I will be listing 5 rookies who I think will stand out this season in the NBA as well as in their careers. As the series progresses, I will compare their strengths, weaknesses, college statistics, physical gifts, and off the court character. I will ultimately decide which rookie will have the most successful career.

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1. Kevin Porter, Jr.

Height: 6’6”

Position(s): Shooting Guard/Forward

College Attended: USC

Round Drafted: 1st

Drafted by: Milwaukee Bucks (later traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers via the Detroit Pistons)

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2. Ja Morant

Height: 6’3”

Position: Point Guard

College Attended: Murray State

Round Drafted: 1st

Drafted by: Memphis Grizzlies

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3. Bol Bol

Height: 7’2”

Position: Center

College Attended: Oregon

Round Drafted: 2nd

Drafted by: Miami Heat (traded to the Denver Nuggets)

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4. Coby White

Height: 6’5”

Position: Point Guard

College Attended: North Carolina

Round Drafted: 1st

Drafted by: Chicago Bulls

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5. Darius Garland

Height: 6’2”

Position: Point Guard

College Attended: Vanderbilt

Round Drafted: 1st

Drafted by: Cleveland Cavaliers

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Do you agree with my list of potential breakout rookies? Comment or email us your list.

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