NBA Rookies Haven’t Exceeded Their Meager Expectations

Sometimes the NBA Rookie of the Year race features highly touted prospects like Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren, or Luka Dončić and Trae Young. This season, it comes down to Stephon Castle, Alex Sarr and Zaccharie Risacher—a trio of players who despite moments of brilliance did not statistically stand up to top predecessors.During the 2024 NBA Draft, analysts predicted a weak 2024-25 rookie class. In terms of scoring, at least, they were right. Only five rookies in the 2024-2