Below you will find my 2010 Fantasy Basketball Rookie Rankings based off line-up requirements of: 2Gs, 2Fs, 1C and 1Flex. Scoring: Reb=1pt, Asst=1pt, Scoring Point=1pt, Steal=1pt, Blk=1pt (field goal %=n/a). These rankings are based on dynasty formats but have redraft expectations mixed in. Enjoy.
John Wall is head and shoulders above the rest of this 2010-2011 draft class. In his first season, Wall could average 18 points and 6-8 assists per night. Rookie of the year is his to lose already and he might be one of the better PGs in the entire league on the year. This kid is that good.
The Kings hired Otis Hughley (DeMarcus Cousins’ old high school coach) to be an assistant coach in Sacramento. Given how young Cousins is, having a mentor should help Cousins mature rather quickly. He had some big summer league games and is set to have a fine rookie campaign. In just one season, this kid could be a double-double lock in this league.
Evan Turner was thought to be one of the most NBA ready players coming out of the 2010 NBA draft class, but he hasn’t impressed many people thus far. Still, his upside is huge and he could eventually develop into a very strong fantasy player. Don’t pass on grabbing him if the price is right… then just hang onto him. He will take a year or two to develop
Derrick Favorsis only 19 and has monster upside. MONSTER upside! That said, Troy Murphy is now in New Jersey and he could limit Favors’ playing time and development in 2010. Murphy’s contract expires after the 2010-2011 season, so Favors could start to show his real upside next season along side Brook Lopez. For now, he is a strong project player.
Tiago Splitter was drafted in 2007, but this will be his first NBA season. While he could be a year away from exploding onto the scene, you better grab him now in all dynasty formats. He has the potential to be an every night double-double and he could be the future leader of this team. Some question whether his game will translate over to the NBA — We think it will. Get ready Spurs fans, this kid can ball!
Al-Farouq Aminu could start right away for the Clippers. Blake Griffin will soon be the foundation of that squad, but Aminu could turn into an important piece of that starting unit.
Jordan Crawford is a scoring machine, but he might not be a big assist or rebound guy — At least at first. He could develop in those areas, and on defense, but it won’t matter too much in 2010. Crawford will play behind Joe Johnson this year, so don’t expect huge numbers as a rookie (at least consistent numbers that is). He has huge upside, though, so dynasty league owners should keep a close eye on this kid.
Quincy Pondexter dropped over 19 points-per-game at Washington University. Pondexter could get some serious run right away in New Orleans. He could develop if Chris Paul hangs around.
Greg Monroe (toe surgery) looked good in his summer league games and he has huge upside in deep dynasty leagues. The big man is a good passer and should start to develop by his second season.
It’s going to be tough for Paul George to ever be an elite player on that Pacers’ roster, with Darren Collison and Danny Granger already stealing the show. Talent alone has him ranking this high, but he won’t shine until he finds himself in a different situation (trade, injury, etc.).
The same thing I just wrote above about Paul George applies here… Gordon Hayward is on a team loaded with talent, so it’s going to be tough for him to be any kind of fantasy stud. Hayward is a good perimeter shooter but he won’t be very consistent with Deron Williams, Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap always commanding the ball.
James Anderson is 6’6 and was a fine player at Oklahoma State (averaging over 22 points-per-game). He won’t likely start much at all in 2010, but he will contribute off the bench and show us what kind of upside he in fact has. He isn’t roster worthy in even medium size dynasty leagues — Yet.
Wesley Johnson can rebound and he is a good defender, but he might not ever be a big-time scorer in this league.
