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The NBA has announced the 2025-26 All-Rookie Team and it’s headlined by former Duke teammates Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg, the league’s Rookie of the Year.
The accolade is reserved for the 10 best first-year players in the league during the 2025-26 regular season.
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It’s comprised of prospects who, in their first year, made an impact on the floor that was felt around the league. These players are projected to be the future of the league, whether as superstars or vital role players.
The All-Rookie First Team includes: Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg, San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper, Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel, Philadelphia 76ers forward VJ Edgecombe and Memphis Grizzlies guard Cedric Coward.
Flagg, Knueppel and Edgecombe each racked up 100 first-place votes.
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