2019 NBA Rookie Rankings

Looking for the latest 2019 NBA Rookie Rankings? Check out our list, which includes Zion Williamson Ja Morant, and R.J. Barrett.

Zion Williamson

Zion Williamson the 6-foot-6, 285-pound forward from Duke, is the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft Williamson is a physical freak who averaged 22.6 points and 8.9 rebounds per game during his one and only season at Duke. He also shot an absurd 68.0 percent from the field and 33.8 percent from three-point range Williamson is an elite athlete with superb strength, explosiveness, and agility for his size. He’s extremely quick off the dribble and can finish above the rim with ease. Williamson is also an outstanding rebounder and shot blocker for his position.

Ja Morant

Ja Morant is the best rookie in the 2019 NBA class. The point guard from Murray State was electric in college, and he has transitioned seamlessly to the professional level. He is averaging 17.6 points and 6.9 assists per game and he has the potential to be a star in this league for years to come.

RJ Barrett

RJ Barrett is a Canadian college basketball player for the Duke Blue Devils He was ranked as the number 3 player in the 2019 High School class by ESPN, and he played in the McDonald’s All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic.

Coby White

Coby White is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for one season with the North Carolina Tar Heels where he was named ACC Rookie of the Year. White was selected by the Bulls with the seventh overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft

Tyler Herro

Tyler Herro was a standout for the Kentucky Wildcats last season, averaging 14 points and 4.5 rebounds per game The shooting guard was drafted 13th overall by the Miami Heat in the 2019 NBA Draft and has impressed during Summer League play. Herro is a strong shooter with a High Basketball IQ, and he has the potential to be a solid role player in the NBA.

Kendrick Nunn

Kendrick Nunn is an American Professional Basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Oakland Golden Grizzlies where he was named Summit League Player of the Year in 2018. Nunn was undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft but earned a roster spot with the Heat after a strong showing in the NBA Summer League

Eric Paschall

Eric Paschall is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played College Basketball for the Villanova Wildcats As a senior in 2018–19, he was named the Big East Player of the Year and won his second consecutive National Championship He was drafted by the Warriors in the second round of the 2019 NBA draft with the 41st overall pick.

PJ Washington

PJ Washington is a 6’8” Power Forward from the University of Kentucky He is 19 years old and was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets with the 12th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft He is a versatile player who can shoot from anywhere on the court. He is a good rebounder and has a High Basketball IQ. He needs to work on his strength and defense, but he has the potential to be a very good player in the NBA.

Bol Bol

Bol Bol is a 7-foot-2 center who played College Basketball for the University of Oregon He was considered one of the best players in the class of 2019, but he fell to the second round of the 2019 NBA Draft due to concerns about his long-term health. Bol only played nine games for Oregon before suffering a season-ending foot injury, and he missed the entire 18-19 season recover from surgery.

Despite his injury history, Bol has enormous potential as a rim protector and a stretch big man. He has shown flashes of brilliance when he’s been on the court, and there’s no doubt that he has the talent to be a star in the NBA. The biggest question mark surrounding Bol is his health, and it’s unknown how much of an impact his injuries will have on his career.

Matisse Thybulle

At 6-foot-5, Matisse Thybulle is long, athletic wing who can really defend. He was drafted 20th overall by the Philadelphia
76ers in the 2019 NBA Draft He played four years of college basketball at the University of Washington and was a consensus first-team All-American as a senior. He won the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2019.