With the NBA gearing up for the stretch run, several teams will be attempting to position themselves for the postseason and some will be looking toward the future.
The rookies around the league will be looking to finish out the season on a high note as they look ahead to Year 2 in the NBA. Several players are continuing their strong overall play while others are just looking to find some consistency.
No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson has played exceptionally since debuting last month as he has scored at least 20 points in nine consecutive games. As a result of his recent play, Williamson finds himself atop the latest power rankings.
Here are the latest Rookie Wire Power Rankings:
All stats are through games played on Feb. 25
5. De’Andre Hunter, Atlanta Hawks
Stats: 12.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists
Last Rank: N/A
.@TheTraeYoung finds @DreHunter for the fast break finish for last night's @Xfinity Fast Break of the Night#TrueToAtlanta pic.twitter.com/YrMR9IkwNa
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) February 25, 2020
Hunter has turned in arguably his best month of the season in February.
The fourth overall pick is averaging 13.7 points in seven games during the month and is shooting 45.5% (15-of-33) from 3-point range. He is averaging 17 points per game over his last three outings and is coming off of a 22-point performance on Monday. Hunter continues to show off his skillset each night he steps onto the court and has given the team plenty of promise for the future.
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