This is how the intriguing and curious race for NBA Rookie of the Year in 2025 stands

From the beginning of the season, it was evident that this group of rookies was not going to be particularly brilliant or media-friendly, but rather prolific in the number of players who could surprise and perform above expected levels, establishing themselves in the competition as important players. At this point in the season, the race for the 2025 NBA ROY is a big mystery.

Equality, difficulty in making predictions, and the possibility of great steals from the Draft. That is how the generation of rookies trying to make their way into the NBA elite this season can be defined. Some of the players chosen in higher positions are not meeting expectations, like Sheppard, Holland, Salaun, or Edey, but on the other hand, completely unexpected names have emerged that are astonishing everyone.

Evidence of this is that one of the top contenders for the ROY is Jaylen Wells of the Memphis Grizzlies, chosen in the second round, while the center for the Pelicans, Missi, is one of those performing well above expectations. Nevertheless, the current favorite is Stephon Castle, who is proving to be the most consistent in delivering a good level. Gradually, both Zacharias Risacher and Alexander Sarr, the first two picks, are finding their top form and could join the fight.

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