Kia Rookie Ladder Update: VJ Edgecombe Maintains Top Spot Amid Changes

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This week’s Kia Rookie Ladder reveals some exciting developments in the NBA rookie landscape. VJ Edgecombe of the Philadelphia 76ers continues to hold the top spot, showcasing his impressive all-around game.

Kia Rookie Ladder Update: VJ Edgecombe Maintains Top Spot Amid Changes

Edgecombe leads all rookies with an average of 19.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game. He also boasts the highest minutes played, averaging 38.9 per game over seven contests. This places him second in the league behind his teammate Tyrese Maxey, who averages 42 minutes.

Despite the intense workload, the return of Jared McCain, who recently came back from surgery, will likely allow for a more balanced distribution of playing time. Edgecombe’s ascent to the number one spot marks his second consecutive week leading the Kia Rookie Ladder.

Weekly Recap of Top Rookies

VJ Edgecombe – Philadelphia 76ers
Season Stats: 19.1 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 4.9 apg
Cedric Coward – Memphis Grizzlies
Season Stats: 15.3 ppg, 5 rpg, 2.5 apg
Cooper Flagg – Dallas Mavericks
Season Stats: 13.6 ppg, 6 rpg, 2.9 apg
Kon Knueppel – Charlotte Hornets
Season Stats: 14.8 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 2.3 apg
Dylan Harper – San Antonio Spurs
Season Stats: 14 ppg, 4 rpg, 3.8 apg

Cedric Coward demonstrates impressive performance as well, sitting at second overall with a true shooting percentage of 73.1%, ranking highly among players with over 100 points. Cooper Flagg, despite fluctuations in his performance, managed to improve last week, averaging 13.6 points with a shooting percentage of 44% from beyond the arc.

Rising Stars Show Promise

Other notable players in the rankings include:

Jeremiah Fears – New Orleans Pelicans: Averaging 13.3 ppg.
Tre Johnson – Washington Wizards: Putting up 12.3 ppg this season.
Collin Murray-Boyles – Toronto Raptors: Currently scoring 9.2 ppg.
Ryan Kalkbrenner – Charlotte Hornets: Leading rookies in rebounds at 7.1 per game.

Derik Queen from New Orleans had a standout performance recently with a career-high of 12 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. He has been working under the guidance of experienced players like Kevon Looney to enhance his readiness and skill set.

This year’s rookie class is shaping up to be one of the deepest in recent memory. As we watch these young talents develop, the competition for top rankings will only intensify as the season progresses.