| RANK | ROOKIE | RUNDOWN | RECENT |
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MICHAEL CARTER-WILLIAMS, G, PHILADELPHIA: Shooting 43 percent over his last six games after clanging at 32.5 percent in his previous six. His 4.6 turnovers this month are alarming. Also in somewhat of a tough spot because the Sixers’ few capable players – Tony Wroten, Eric Maynor – also are point guards. | 1 |
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VICTOR OLADIPO, G, ORLANDO: Shook off an awful three-game stretch with perhaps his best game, going for 30 points, 14 dimes and nine boards in 2OT win over Knicks. That began a four-game run of 21.0 points, 6.0 assists and 6.5 rebounds in which he outplayed MCW and Magic went 2-2. Coming on strong. | 2 |
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TREY BURKE, G, UTAH: Has scored in double figures in five straight games and limiting his turnovers, averaging just 1.4 in 31.8 minutes this month. But he has to stop settling for jumpers, as his three total FTs and 36 percent shooting in February have exposed. | 3 |
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TIM HARDAWAY JR., G, NEW YORK: Didn’t get the break he needed at the trading deadline as the Knicks did not move Iman Shumpert. Despite the logjam at shooting guard, still averaging 14.2 points with 38 percent arc shooting over his last five games. Should play more once Knicks are officially done. | 7 |
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GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO, F, MILWAUKEE: Has come out of the All-Star break somewhat rejuvenated, averaging 10.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.0 blocks in 28.0 minutes over four games. Also getting to the line with 17 free throws, giving him a spiffy 1.71 points per shot during that stretch. | – |
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TONY SNELL, G, CHICAGO: Continues to provide a viable option when Tom Thibodeau runs Jimmy Butler into the ground, as he did for two games this week. The kid is averaging 10.5 points while shooting 7-of-15 from the arc over his last four games and has come an awful long way this season. | – |
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NATE WOLTERS, G, MILWAUKEE: Averaged 13.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists over five games before a 19-minute donut vs. Indiana. Still starting with Brandon Knight in dual-point backcourt but not finishing now that O.J. Mayo has recovered from the worst case of the flu in medical history. | 6 |
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NICK CALATHES, G, MEMPHIS: Now that Mike Conley is back, he won’t have the numbers he had as a starter. But the Grizz now have a trustworthy backup for their playoff push. Averaging 5.3 points and 4.0 assists in 17.5 minutes in four games since returning to bench. | 4 |
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KELLY OLYNYK, F-C, BOSTON: Managed just 15 points on 6-of-22 shooting over three games, then posted 21 points and eight boards at Utah. Then sprained his toe. Has benefited from the presence of Rajon Rondo but needs to develop more consistency. | 5 |
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BEN McLEMORE, G, SACRAMENTO: The trade of Marcus Thornton, exile of Jason Terry and buyout of Jimmer Fredette should send a clear message: You are the shooting guard. Of course, it would be nice if he could shoot, as he has gone just 10-of-35 (10.3 ppg) in three games since starting again. | – |
DROPOUTS: C.J. McCollum, G, Portland (8); Ryan Kelly, F, LA Lakers (9); Mason Plumlee, C, Brooklyn (10)
FIVE TO WATCH: Steven Adams, C, Oklahoma City; Anthony Bennett, F, Cleveland; Ray McCallum, G, Sacramento; Shabazz Muhammad, G, Minnesota; Cody Zeller, C. Charlotte.
OTHER RANKINGS: MVP | Most Improved | Sixth Man | Power
Chris Bernucca is the managing editor of SheridanHoops.com. His columns appear Monday during the season. You can follow him on Twitter.
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