Most teams are around 20 games into the 2024-25 NBA regular season, meaning it’s high time we put out our first rookie ladder of the season. Much was made about

Over his first 19 games, Knecht is averaging 12.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists. He's shooting 49.7% from the field and 43.9% from three-point range.

Going into the 2024 NBA Draft, most experts ranked Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht in the top 10 prospects. Though his ceiling was perceived as a bit lower than other younger prospects, he was viewed as someone who can contribute immediately and winning SEC Player of the Year was proof he could perform on the biggest stages.