This is how the exciting race for NBA Rookie of the Year 2025 is going

Few seasons are remembered in the NBA as special when it comes to rookies as the one being experienced in this 2024/2025 season. The lack of a standout rookie has favored the progressive emergence of players who push their limits and impress with a very high level. There is great equality in the race for the ROY and everything is still to be decided.

In the vast majority of the top rookies of the season, significant ups and downs are observed, with times when they disappear from the map or do not receive enough confidence from their coaches, and other times when they showcase impressive potential. This is the case with the number 1 pick, Zaccharias Risacher, who had a timid start but has improved his performances to become an important player in the Hawks and is averaging good numbers.

- Castle and Wells seem to be the best positioned

However, the current favorite is Stephon Castle, whose progression has been better than expected. He will have the freedom to be a protagonist in a Spurs team that will let him shine following Wemby's injury. The only other top-10 pick who could contend for the award is Zach Edey, although an injury at the beginning of the season slightly affected his performance, as well as the fast-paced game of a Grizzlies team where Jaylen Wells has stood out more, both for his technical skills and tactical vision, and for being drafted in the second round.

Players like Yves Missi from the Pelicans or Kel´el Ware from the Heat also cannot be completely ruled out, as they have had significant moments of prominence this season. In conclusion, much is still to be decided in the race for the ROY, one of the most prestigious awards in the NBA, presenting a more open field than what has been remembered in recent times.

This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Así está la apasionante carrera por el Rookie del Año en la NBA 2025