NBA Rookie of the Year Ladder 2025-26
Objective rookie of the year rankings powered by advanced analytics. Our algorithm processes live stats daily, combining scoring, efficiency, and impact metrics to deliver unbiased power rankings—no narratives, no guesswork.
Current Rankings
55 rookies ranked
1
Kon Knueppel
Charlotte Hornets
126.1
Score
19.0
PPG
5.4
RPG
3.5
APG
62.3%
TS%
15.1
PER
0.9
STK36
26
GP
19.0
PPG
5.4
RPG
3.5
APG
26
GP
126.1
SCORE
19.0
PPG
5.4
RPG
3.5
APG
62.3%
TS%
26
GP
2
Cooper Flagg
Dallas Mavericks
125.9
Score
18.4
PPG
6.3
RPG
3.5
APG
55.8%
TS%
15.8
PER
2.1
STK36
26
GP
18.4
PPG
6.3
RPG
3.5
APG
26
GP
125.9
SCORE
18.4
PPG
6.3
RPG
3.5
APG
55.8%
TS%
26
GP
3
VJ Edgecombe
Philadelphia 76ers
118.2
Score
15.2
PPG
5.6
RPG
4.0
APG
52.6%
TS%
12.6
PER
1.9
STK36
22
GP
15.2
PPG
5.6
RPG
4.0
APG
22
GP
118.2
SCORE
15.2
PPG
5.6
RPG
4.0
APG
52.6%
TS%
22
GP
1
4
Cedric Coward
Memphis Grizzlies
1
113.5
Score
13.4
PPG
6.2
RPG
2.8
APG
57.3%
TS%
14.8
PER
1.1
STK36
26
GP
13.4
PPG
6.2
RPG
2.8
APG
26
GP
113.5
SCORE
13.4
PPG
6.2
RPG
2.8
APG
57.3%
TS%
26
GP
1
5
Derik Queen
New Orleans Pelicans
1
110.7
Score
12.7
PPG
6.4
RPG
4.0
APG
56.6%
TS%
16.8
PER
2.6
STK36
27
GP
12.7
PPG
6.4
RPG
4.0
APG
27
GP
110.7
SCORE
12.7
PPG
6.4
RPG
4.0
APG
56.6%
TS%
27
GP
2
6
Jeremiah Fears
New Orleans Pelicans
2
108.3
Score
15.7
PPG
3.4
RPG
3.1
APG
53.8%
TS%
13.6
PER
2.0
STK36
27
GP
15.7
PPG
3.4
RPG
3.1
APG
27
GP
108.3
SCORE
15.7
PPG
3.4
RPG
3.1
APG
53.8%
TS%
27
GP
7
Dylan Harper
San Antonio Spurs
105.1
Score
13.1
PPG
3.1
RPG
3.7
APG
52.8%
TS%
15.4
PER
1.6
STK36
15
GP
13.1
PPG
3.1
RPG
3.7
APG
15
GP
105.1
SCORE
13.1
PPG
3.1
RPG
3.7
APG
52.8%
TS%
15
GP
8
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Charlotte Hornets
103.1
Score
8.9
PPG
6.5
RPG
0.5
APG
79.6%
TS%
17.5
PER
3.7
STK36
24
GP
8.9
PPG
6.5
RPG
0.5
APG
24
GP
103.1
SCORE
8.9
PPG
6.5
RPG
0.5
APG
79.6%
TS%
24
GP
3
9
Will Richard
Golden State Warriors
3
91.0
Score
8.0
PPG
2.7
RPG
1.1
APG
68.1%
TS%
14.4
PER
1.9
STK36
23
GP
8.0
PPG
2.7
RPG
1.1
APG
23
GP
91.0
SCORE
8.0
PPG
2.7
RPG
1.1
APG
68.1%
TS%
23
GP
7
10
Danny Wolf
Brooklyn Nets
7
87.7
Score
8.7
PPG
4.2
RPG
1.7
APG
58.1%
TS%
14.0
PER
1.2
STK36
11
GP
8.7
PPG
4.2
RPG
1.7
APG
11
GP
87.7
SCORE
8.7
PPG
4.2
RPG
1.7
APG
58.1%
TS%
11
GP
2
11
Ryan Nembhard
Dallas Mavericks
2
83.9
Score
8.6
PPG
1.7
RPG
5.2
APG
61.5%
TS%
14.5
PER
0.5
STK36
14
GP
8.6
PPG
1.7
RPG
5.2
APG
14
GP
83.9
SCORE
8.6
PPG
1.7
RPG
5.2
APG
61.5%
TS%
14
GP
1
12
Tre Johnson
Washington Wizards
1
83.0
Score
11.2
PPG
2.8
RPG
1.4
APG
56.4%
TS%
10.3
PER
1.2
STK36
17
GP
11.2
PPG
2.8
RPG
1.4
APG
17
GP
83.0
SCORE
11.2
PPG
2.8
RPG
1.4
APG
56.4%
TS%
17
GP
4
13
Ace Bailey
Utah Jazz
4
82.8
Score
10.0
PPG
3.2
RPG
1.7
APG
52.7%
TS%
10.4
PER
1.8
STK36
25
GP
10.0
PPG
3.2
RPG
1.7
APG
25
GP
82.8
SCORE
10.0
PPG
3.2
RPG
1.7
APG
52.7%
TS%
25
GP
4
14
Egor DĂ«min
Brooklyn Nets
4
81.8
Score
8.5
PPG
3.2
RPG
3.5
APG
53.1%
TS%
10.4
PER
1.9
STK36
23
GP
8.5
PPG
3.2
RPG
3.5
APG
23
GP
81.8
SCORE
8.5
PPG
3.2
RPG
3.5
APG
53.1%
TS%
23
GP
15
Maxime Raynaud
Sacramento Kings
80.7
Score
8.5
PPG
4.7
RPG
0.9
APG
57.5%
TS%
14.1
PER
1.6
STK36
18
GP
8.5
PPG
4.7
RPG
0.9
APG
18
GP
80.7
SCORE
8.5
PPG
4.7
RPG
0.9
APG
57.5%
TS%
18
GP
6
16
Asa Newell
Atlanta Hawks
6
80.4
Score
5.2
PPG
1.8
RPG
0.5
APG
70.1%
TS%
19.8
PER
2.3
STK36
17
GP
5.2
PPG
1.8
RPG
0.5
APG
17
GP
80.4
SCORE
5.2
PPG
1.8
RPG
0.5
APG
70.1%
TS%
17
GP
1
17
Collin Murray-Boyles
Toronto Raptors
1
77.1
Score
6.8
PPG
3.2
RPG
1.4
APG
62.3%
TS%
13.3
PER
2.1
STK36
22
GP
6.8
PPG
3.2
RPG
1.4
APG
22
GP
77.1
SCORE
6.8
PPG
3.2
RPG
1.4
APG
62.3%
TS%
22
GP
15
18
David Jones Garcia
San Antonio Spurs
15
75.6
Score
3.2
PPG
1.2
RPG
1.8
APG
57.9%
TS%
21.2
PER
3.8
STK36
10
GP
3.2
PPG
1.2
RPG
1.8
APG
10
GP
75.6
SCORE
3.2
PPG
1.2
RPG
1.8
APG
57.9%
TS%
10
GP
5
19
Sion James
Charlotte Hornets
5
74.4
Score
7.0
PPG
3.3
RPG
1.5
APG
58.7%
TS%
8.2
PER
1.6
STK36
26
GP
7.0
PPG
3.3
RPG
1.5
APG
26
GP
74.4
SCORE
7.0
PPG
3.3
RPG
1.5
APG
58.7%
TS%
26
GP
1
20
Walter Clayton Jr.
Utah Jazz
1
73.4
Score
6.3
PPG
2.2
RPG
3.5
APG
55.4%
TS%
11.6
PER
1.5
STK36
21
GP
6.3
PPG
2.2
RPG
3.5
APG
21
GP
73.4
SCORE
6.3
PPG
2.2
RPG
3.5
APG
55.4%
TS%
21
GP
11
21
Jase Richardson
Orlando Magic
11
72.7
Score
3.7
PPG
0.9
RPG
1.0
APG
65.9%
TS%
19.1
PER
1.1
STK36
15
GP
3.7
PPG
0.9
RPG
1.0
APG
15
GP
72.7
SCORE
3.7
PPG
0.9
RPG
1.0
APG
65.9%
TS%
15
GP
8
22
Noah Penda
Orlando Magic
8
72.4
Score
3.6
PPG
3.2
RPG
1.1
APG
59.0%
TS%
18.1
PER
1.2
STK36
13
GP
3.6
PPG
3.2
RPG
1.1
APG
13
GP
72.4
SCORE
3.6
PPG
3.2
RPG
1.1
APG
59.0%
TS%
13
GP
3
23
Drake Powell
Brooklyn Nets
3
71.3
Score
6.3
PPG
1.8
RPG
2.1
APG
61.4%
TS%
10.3
PER
1.9
STK36
18
GP
6.3
PPG
1.8
RPG
2.1
APG
18
GP
71.3
SCORE
6.3
PPG
1.8
RPG
2.1
APG
61.4%
TS%
18
GP
6
24
Caleb Love
Portland Trail Blazers
6
66.7
Score
8.1
PPG
2.5
RPG
2.2
APG
44.3%
TS%
8.5
PER
0.8
STK36
18
GP
8.1
PPG
2.5
RPG
2.2
APG
18
GP
66.7
SCORE
8.1
PPG
2.5
RPG
2.2
APG
44.3%
TS%
18
GP
2
25
Hugo González
Boston Celtics
2
66.7
Score
3.6
PPG
2.2
RPG
0.5
APG
59.4%
TS%
10.2
PER
2.4
STK36
21
GP
3.6
PPG
2.2
RPG
0.5
APG
21
GP
66.7
SCORE
3.6
PPG
2.2
RPG
0.5
APG
59.4%
TS%
21
GP
3
26
Moussa Cisse
Dallas Mavericks
3
65.3
Score
3.1
PPG
3.5
RPG
0.2
APG
57.3%
TS%
13.7
PER
4.9
STK36
19
GP
3.1
PPG
3.5
RPG
0.2
APG
19
GP
65.3
SCORE
3.1
PPG
3.5
RPG
0.2
APG
57.3%
TS%
19
GP
1
27
Liam McNeeley
Charlotte Hornets
1
64.7
Score
4.9
PPG
2.4
RPG
0.9
APG
57.4%
TS%
9.3
PER
0.8
STK36
18
GP
4.9
PPG
2.4
RPG
0.9
APG
18
GP
64.7
SCORE
4.9
PPG
2.4
RPG
0.9
APG
57.4%
TS%
18
GP
12
28
Yanic Konan Niederhäuser
Los Angeles Clippers
12
64.3
Score
2.8
PPG
1.3
RPG
0.2
APG
72.2%
TS%
20.1
PER
1.4
STK36
12
GP
2.8
PPG
1.3
RPG
0.2
APG
12
GP
64.3
SCORE
2.8
PPG
1.3
RPG
0.2
APG
72.2%
TS%
12
GP
8
29
Kobe Sanders
Los Angeles Clippers
8
63.6
Score
6.4
PPG
1.9
RPG
1.2
APG
57.4%
TS%
6.7
PER
1.3
STK36
18
GP
6.4
PPG
1.9
RPG
1.2
APG
18
GP
63.6
SCORE
6.4
PPG
1.9
RPG
1.2
APG
57.4%
TS%
18
GP
11
30
Joan Beringer
Minnesota Timberwolves
11
63.0
Score
2.0
PPG
1.3
RPG
0.0
APG
75.1%
TS%
16.1
PER
2.6
STK36
9
GP
2.0
PPG
1.3
RPG
0.0
APG
9
GP
63.0
SCORE
2.0
PPG
1.3
RPG
0.0
APG
75.1%
TS%
9
GP
6
31
Jamir Watkins
Washington Wizards
6
61.5
Score
3.6
PPG
2.7
RPG
0.4
APG
79.1%
TS%
9.9
PER
0.9
STK36
9
GP
3.6
PPG
2.7
RPG
0.4
APG
9
GP
61.5
SCORE
3.6
PPG
2.7
RPG
0.4
APG
79.1%
TS%
9
GP
1
32
Will Riley
Washington Wizards
1
60.8
Score
4.6
PPG
1.8
RPG
0.9
APG
58.6%
TS%
11.7
PER
1.3
STK36
18
GP
4.6
PPG
1.8
RPG
0.9
APG
18
GP
60.8
SCORE
4.6
PPG
1.8
RPG
0.9
APG
58.6%
TS%
18
GP
13
33
Mark Sears
Milwaukee Bucks
13
58.9
Score
3.1
PPG
0.3
RPG
0.3
APG
65.0%
TS%
14.8
PER
0.0
STK36
7
GP
3.1
PPG
0.3
RPG
0.3
APG
7
GP
58.9
SCORE
3.1
PPG
0.3
RPG
0.3
APG
65.0%
TS%
7
GP
9
34
Ben Saraf
Brooklyn Nets
9
58.1
Score
5.4
PPG
1.6
RPG
2.8
APG
47.1%
TS%
6.8
PER
1.9
STK36
12
GP
5.4
PPG
1.6
RPG
2.8
APG
12
GP
58.1
SCORE
5.4
PPG
1.6
RPG
2.8
APG
47.1%
TS%
12
GP
1
35
Javon Small
Memphis Grizzlies
1
57.9
Score
4.2
PPG
1.0
RPG
2.8
APG
52.1%
TS%
8.9
PER
0.3
STK36
8
GP
4.2
PPG
1.0
RPG
2.8
APG
8
GP
57.9
SCORE
4.2
PPG
1.0
RPG
2.8
APG
52.1%
TS%
8
GP
12
36
Micah Peavy
New Orleans Pelicans
12
57.5
Score
4.9
PPG
2.5
RPG
1.1
APG
45.7%
TS%
8.4
PER
1.6
STK36
22
GP
4.9
PPG
2.5
RPG
1.1
APG
22
GP
57.5
SCORE
4.9
PPG
2.5
RPG
1.1
APG
45.7%
TS%
22
GP
14
37
Tyrese Proctor
Cleveland Cavaliers
14
57.3
Score
5.3
PPG
1.2
RPG
1.4
APG
49.2%
TS%
9.7
PER
0.9
STK36
19
GP
5.3
PPG
1.2
RPG
1.4
APG
19
GP
57.3
SCORE
5.3
PPG
1.2
RPG
1.4
APG
49.2%
TS%
19
GP
12
38
Nique Clifford
Sacramento Kings
12
53.0
Score
4.1
PPG
2.5
RPG
1.4
APG
46.0%
TS%
5.7
PER
1.5
STK36
22
GP
4.1
PPG
2.5
RPG
1.4
APG
22
GP
53.0
SCORE
4.1
PPG
2.5
RPG
1.4
APG
46.0%
TS%
22
GP
3
39
Chaz Lanier
Detroit Pistons
3
50.3
Score
3.3
PPG
1.1
RPG
0.8
APG
50.2%
TS%
9.8
PER
1.1
STK36
13
GP
3.3
PPG
1.1
RPG
0.8
APG
13
GP
50.3
SCORE
3.3
PPG
1.1
RPG
0.8
APG
50.2%
TS%
13
GP
2
40
Carter Bryant
San Antonio Spurs
2
47.7
Score
2.5
PPG
1.7
RPG
0.1
APG
43.3%
TS%
5.0
PER
1.4
STK36
18
GP
2.5
PPG
1.7
RPG
0.1
APG
18
GP
47.7
SCORE
2.5
PPG
1.7
RPG
0.1
APG
43.3%
TS%
18
GP
2
41
Rasheer Fleming
Phoenix Suns
2
46.7
Score
2.4
PPG
1.2
RPG
0.2
APG
44.8%
TS%
10.1
PER
3.0
STK36
13
GP
2.4
PPG
1.2
RPG
0.2
APG
13
GP
46.7
SCORE
2.4
PPG
1.2
RPG
0.2
APG
44.8%
TS%
13
GP
7
42
Brooks Barnhizer
Oklahoma City Thunder
7
46.4
Score
1.7
PPG
1.9
RPG
0.4
APG
53.9%
TS%
9.7
PER
1.4
STK36
17
GP
1.7
PPG
1.9
RPG
0.4
APG
17
GP
46.4
SCORE
1.7
PPG
1.9
RPG
0.4
APG
53.9%
TS%
17
GP
4
43
Chris Youngblood
Oklahoma City Thunder
4
42.8
Score
1.8
PPG
1.0
RPG
0.3
APG
50.7%
TS%
7.8
PER
0.6
STK36
19
GP
1.8
PPG
1.0
RPG
0.3
APG
19
GP
42.8
SCORE
1.8
PPG
1.0
RPG
0.3
APG
50.7%
TS%
19
GP
7
44
Amari Williams
Boston Celtics
7
42.0
Score
0.5
PPG
1.2
RPG
0.2
APG
57.9%
TS%
9.1
PER
3.5
STK36
6
GP
0.5
PPG
1.2
RPG
0.2
APG
6
GP
42.0
SCORE
0.5
PPG
1.2
RPG
0.2
APG
57.9%
TS%
6
GP
1
45
Adou Thiero
Los Angeles Lakers
1
41.3
Score
1.1
PPG
0.7
RPG
0.1
APG
63.7%
TS%
6.5
PER
1.9
STK36
9
GP
1.1
PPG
0.7
RPG
0.1
APG
9
GP
41.3
SCORE
1.1
PPG
0.7
RPG
0.1
APG
63.7%
TS%
9
GP
4
46
Yang Hansen
Portland Trail Blazers
4
39.0
Score
2.6
PPG
1.8
RPG
0.8
APG
37.7%
TS%
4.7
PER
1.9
STK36
13
GP
2.6
PPG
1.8
RPG
0.8
APG
13
GP
39.0
SCORE
2.6
PPG
1.8
RPG
0.8
APG
37.7%
TS%
13
GP
47
Khaman Maluach
Phoenix Suns
38.1
Score
1.4
PPG
1.0
RPG
0.2
APG
49.7%
TS%
5.5
PER
2.2
STK36
12
GP
1.4
PPG
1.0
RPG
0.2
APG
12
GP
38.1
SCORE
1.4
PPG
1.0
RPG
0.2
APG
49.7%
TS%
12
GP
48
Hunter Sallis
Philadelphia 76ers
35.2
Score
1.2
PPG
0.2
RPG
0.7
APG
64.4%
TS%
1.9
PER
1.7
STK36
6
GP
1.2
PPG
0.2
RPG
0.7
APG
6
GP
35.2
SCORE
1.2
PPG
0.2
RPG
0.7
APG
64.4%
TS%
6
GP
4
49
Mohamed Diawara
New York Knicks
4
34.3
Score
0.7
PPG
0.6
RPG
0.5
APG
41.5%
TS%
6.1
PER
3.4
STK36
17
GP
0.7
PPG
0.6
RPG
0.5
APG
17
GP
34.3
SCORE
0.7
PPG
0.6
RPG
0.5
APG
41.5%
TS%
17
GP
1
50
Taelon Peter
Indiana Pacers
1
33.6
Score
1.6
PPG
1.1
RPG
0.9
APG
39.4%
TS%
4.1
PER
1.0
STK36
15
GP
1.6
PPG
1.1
RPG
0.9
APG
15
GP
33.6
SCORE
1.6
PPG
1.1
RPG
0.9
APG
39.4%
TS%
15
GP
1
51
Johni Broome
Philadelphia 76ers
1
25.0
Score
1.7
PPG
2.2
RPG
0.7
APG
23.6%
TS%
2.3
PER
1.7
STK36
6
GP
1.7
PPG
2.2
RPG
0.7
APG
6
GP
25.0
SCORE
1.7
PPG
2.2
RPG
0.7
APG
23.6%
TS%
6
GP
1
52
Nolan Traore
Brooklyn Nets
1
23.1
Score
1.2
PPG
0.7
RPG
1.3
APG
28.1%
TS%
1.6
PER
1.2
STK36
6
GP
1.2
PPG
0.7
RPG
1.3
APG
6
GP
23.1
SCORE
1.2
PPG
0.7
RPG
1.3
APG
28.1%
TS%
6
GP
1
53
Javonte Cooke
Portland Trail Blazers
1
19.5
Score
1.4
PPG
0.6
RPG
1.0
APG
29.2%
TS%
-0.9
PER
1.2
STK36
5
GP
1.4
PPG
0.6
RPG
1.0
APG
5
GP
19.5
SCORE
1.4
PPG
0.6
RPG
1.0
APG
29.2%
TS%
5
GP
54
Lachlan Olbrich
Chicago Bulls
11.8
Score
0.4
PPG
2.2
RPG
0.6
APG
16.7%
TS%
-0.8
PER
0.0
STK36
5
GP
0.4
PPG
2.2
RPG
0.6
APG
5
GP
11.8
SCORE
0.4
PPG
2.2
RPG
0.6
APG
16.7%
TS%
5
GP
0.1
PPG
0.4
RPG
0.1
APG
6.9%
TS%
8
GP
Why Our Rankings Are Different
Traditional ROTY coverage relies on media narratives and subjective opinions. Our algorithm eliminates bias by processing real performance data through a weighted formula that captures what actually matters for rookie impact.
Production Metrics
- Points per game (PPG)
- Rebounds per game (RPG)
- Assists per game (APG)
Advanced Analytics
- True Shooting % (TS%) — scoring efficiency
- Player Efficiency Rating (PER)
- Stocks per 36 min — defensive impact
- Plus/Minus — team impact
The Formula
Score = (PPG × 3.0) + (RPG × 1.5) + (APG × 2.0) + (TS% × 38) + (FT% × 3.0) + (PER × 1.0) + (Stocks/36 × 2.0) + (±clamped × 0.4) + (MPG × 0.2) + (GP × 0.3)Rankings update automatically as new game data is processed. Week-over-week changes are tracked to show momentum shifts.