NBA identified the best rookies of the season.

Best NBA Rookies of the Season

The official website of the National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced the rosters of the best rookies based on the results of the regular season. This information was reported by the publication 'Glavcom'.

The NBA published two teams of the best rookies this season. Interestingly, two players from the 'Washington Wizards' made it to the best rookie rosters.

• Stephon Castle (“San Antonio Spurs”)
• Zach Edey (“Memphis Grizzlies”)
• Zachary Reicher (“Atlanta Hawks”)
• Alexander Sarr (“Washington Wizards”)
• Jalen Wells (“Memphis Grizzlies”)

• Matas Buzelis (“Chicago Bulls”)
• Carlton Carrington (“Washington Wizards”)
• Donovan Clingen (“Portland Trail Blazers”)
• Ivy Missy (“New Orleans Pelicans”)
• Kel'el Ware (“Miami Heat”)

Let us remind you that 'Valencia' became the champion of Spain for the third consecutive Time, defeating 'Saragossa' on the road by a score of 71:63 and winning the final series 2:0.

Ukrainian women's national team captain and one of 'Valencia's' leaders, Alina Yagupova, spent 29 minutes on the court in the decisive match, scoring 9 points. For Yagupova, this is already her second title as champion of Spain, and she showed very solid results this season.

Further actions by FIBA

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) continued to suspend Russian and Belarusian clubs and national teams from tournaments. The decision was made at the meeting of the organization's executive committee in Bahrain. The resumption of team participation is planned to be discussed at the next FIBA executive committee meeting in August 2025.

In 2022, FIBA excluded Russian and Belarusian teams from participating in competitions under its auspices due to events in Ukraine, and the ban on participation in competitions is still in effect, both on a national and club level.