Rookie Ranking

1. Cooper Flagg (Por)
24.27 PER, 37.8 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 5.8 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.5 BPG, .500 FG% in 4 games

2. VJ Edgecombe (LAC)
22.07 PER, 23.5 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 6.8 APG, 1.3 SPG, 0.3 BPG, .442 FG% in 4 games

3. Egor Demin (Dal)
12.41 PER, 9.6 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 11.4 APG, 1.2 SPG, 1.0 BPG, .225 FG% in 5 games

4. Khaman Maluach (Pho)
23.42 PER, 21.8 PPG, 11.8 RPG, 2.8 APG, 1.8 SPG, 1.8 BPG, .784 FG% in 4 games

5. Yanic Konan Niederhauser (Mil)
14.75 PER, 6.8 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 1.2 APG, 0.6 SPG, 0.4 BPG, .625 FG% in 5 games

PER	MPG	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3P%	FT%
22.86	45.5	31.7	7.9	5.7	1.3	1.2	.438	.340	.814

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Forget about #1 Rookie, this guy is nearly #1 player in the league. Flagg's immediate impact in the NSL is incredible considering most rookies take time to improve and adapt to the 2k format with tendencies and all the intricacies. Flagg has arrived and through the first fortnight has been the #12 ranked player in the NSL according to player rankings! Jmac has been seen rubbing his hands together, mulling whether its time to once again go all-in after 1 year and a couple of weeks. Averaging 33 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists is absolutely elite by any star player's standards, but it looks like it's to be expected for young Coops!

PER	MPG	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3P%	FT%
19.66	34.0	17.0	10.2	2.8	1.6	2.3	.761	.000	.913

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A GM in need of some positive news is everyone's favourite Laddas who is in the midst of a slow and painful start to the 2025-26 season. He drafted a number of big bois with his first round picks and landed on Maluach in the late lottery. He appears built for 2k, long, tall, athletic and rim protector build- always bodes well in our game. Surprise, surprise, Maluach hits the first Rookie Ranking just behind the betting favourite in the 2nd spot. Averages of 16 points, 11 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.6 blocks has him #44 in the NSL (the best in his team) and his incredible impact on the defensive end will have him on ballots if he can keep this run up.

PER	MPG	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3P%	FT%
18.20	34.3	18.4	3.7	6.6	0.8	0.6	.435	.295	.733

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Borderline star in the NBA already and rookie of the year contender Edgecombe has backed up his NBA form by bursting onto the scene in the NSL. Ranked 78th overall in NSL land, VJ is making real impact as his averages of 18 points and 6 assists have shone on an underperforming LAC. He will be in the ROTY conversations and will be expected to win ROTW multiple times throughout the season.

PER	MPG	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3P%	FT%
15.93	33.8	14.1	4.3	9.0	0.9	0.6	.348	.227	.750

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An amazing story in the NSL is Egor Demin the massive point guard in Dallas (NBA Brooklyn). While his NBA impact has not been huge, his NSL game has turned heads. He is producing excellent numbers on a Dallas roster that is defying the odds this season sitting near the top of the Western Conference. Averaging 13 points and 9 assists is impressive but what is more impressive is he's running the point on one of the best teams in the competition. If Dallas keep winning, this could sway voters into giving him the ROTY.

PER	MPG	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3P%	FT%
15.34	14.5	5.6	4.8	1.5	0.5	0.6	.659	.000	.571

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Another lesser known rookie earning big minutes on a winning roster, Neiderhauser went early second round due to his size and skillset built for 2k. At 6"11, he is made for rim protection and rebounding, and with 15 mins per game he has been able to prove a valuable contributor for Ethan's Bucks. 6 points and 5 rebounds are impressive numbers for limited minutes.

PER	MPG	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3P%	FT%
16.59	23.6	12.3	2.1	3.4	0.3	0.2	.453	.308	.789

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Another New York success story, Tre has started the season looking at home in the NBA / NSL. Playing a signicant role in your opening season is a big achievement but in the NSL he's doing this on a team that looks like the best in the league. He has added scoring, speed and playmaking to a talented NY roster. Averages of 12 points and 3 assists off the bench might have him in 6moty discussions.

PER	MPG	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3P%	FT%
15.75	33.8	17.3	5.3	1.9	0.7	1.2	.419	.337	.667

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Landing a considerable role in the NSL on the Detroit Pistons should see Ace in the mix for ROTY at the business end of the season. In the NBA he is getting some burn in Utah but is currently being overshadowed by their veteran players. In the NSL, 14 points, 5 rebounds, a steal and block is impressive by any player's standards and many expect those averages will continue to soar. Watch out for Ace over the coming weeks, especially if Sheed continues to move veteran depth as his trade block suggests he will.

PER	MPG	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3P%	FT%
14.80	14.8	5.6	3.8	1.8	0.5	0.4	.510	.150	.700

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Derik Queen continues to grow in stature in the NBA as Zion continues to sit on the sidelines in New Orleans. He's looking poised for a big mid season run with all the minutes he can handle and his growing 2k rating is beginning to reflect this. Sadly, in NSL he is buried behind a deep and talented Memphis roster with wings and bigs everywhere. If he get's unleashed he has the build to be a ROTY contender but his avenue to minutes is tough with so many to compete with. Rootsy will be pleased with 5.5 points and 3.4 rebounds in just 13mins per, which is good for top 10 at this stage of the season.

PER	MPG	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3P%	FT%
14.22	33.4	16.7	2.4	4.3	0.5	0.1	.379	.204	.909

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All the hopes for the future in Minnesota at this point rest on the shoulders of Fears as he is the seldom rookie at the beginning of their rebuild. With AD and PG sidelined (a trend we expect to continue), Fears should see all the ball he can possibly handle and the potential for him to climb this list is extremely high. 16 points and 4 assists per game should have him higher but his net +/- of -17.8 is a killer and his 3 turnovers and 39% FG% need to improve. He's an exciting rookie with a heap of potential both in NSL and NBA. Watch as he climbs this season.

PER	MPG	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3P%	FT%
12.23	27.7	9.9	3.2	2.8	0.6	0.3	.452	.466	.800

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The Rockets are flying and the Tonje is proving to be a capable rookie in the NSL who has provided numbers in a sizable role on a winning / contending team. This is a recipe for votes when it comes to ROTY votes. The second round pick has looked at home in the NSL, averaging 10 points, 2.3 threes and 3 assists per game playing guard minutes next to the star duo of Nikola Jokic and Tyrese Maxey. He will be a beneficiary of elite passing and will get consistent open shots as Maxey and Jokic attract all the attention from opposing defenses. Will he be able to stay heavily in the rotation with the arrival of Lonzo?