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Kia Rookie Ladder: 11 Rising Stars from 2022 Class
The 2022-23 NBA rookie class will get their chance to shine on Feb. 17 at All-Star Weekend.
February 1, 2023
Kia Rookie Ladder: Banchero holds at No. 1
The No. 16 overall pick is on the rise, while his collegiate teammate Paolo Banchero maintains the top spot.
January 25, 2023
Kia Rookie Ladder: Kessler leaps into Top 5
Utah's rookie big man has shown rare defensive instincts in his debut season.
January 18, 2023
Kia Rookie Ladder: Stat leaders at midpoint
Paolo Banchero and Bennedict Mathurin hold the top 2 spots as the 2022-23 season enters the 2nd half.
January 11, 2023
Kia Rookie Ladder: Ranking expands to Top 12
Keegan Murray and Bennedict Mathurin continue to contribute to success in Sacramento and Indiana.
January 4, 2023
Kia Rookie Ladder: Banchero holds No. 1 spot
Breaking down the latest Top 10 ranking of first-year players, plus a look back at Wilt Chamberlain's debut season.
December 28, 2022
Kia Rookie Ladder: Banchero leads latest Top 10
No. 1 overall pick Paolo Banchero leads the way as we take stock of the Kia Rookie of the Year chase.
December 21, 2022
Kia Rookie Ladder: Griffin shines in clutch time
AJ Griffin hits his 2nd game-winning buzzer-beater, the No. 3 pick climbs and the top pick maintains his spot at the top.
December 14, 2022
Kia Rookie Ladder: Nembhard's big night + new No. 1
Indiana's 2nd-round pick was dominant against Golden State, while Orlando's top rookie returns to No. 1.
December 7, 2022
Kia Rookie Ladder: Banchero returns, climbs to No. 2
The No. 1 overall pick is back for Orlando, while Indiana's rookies turned heads in Los Angeles.
November 30, 2022
Kia Rookie Ladder: Ivey gets crash course in NBA
Indiana's Bennedict Mathurin and Detroit's Jaden Ivey hold down the top spots for the 2nd consecutive week.
November 23, 2022
Kia Rookie Ladder: Mathurin, Ivey claim top spots
The No. 6 overall pick could have a shot at Kia Sixth Man of the Year if he keeps up his current pace.
November 16, 2022

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