The following is a list of the top 100 NBA rookies for the 2012-13 season. This list is not limited to 2012 draftees, but it includes top draftees from past years who have not played a game in the NBA. The focus of this ranking is on their fantasy impact, so their ability to crack a lineup or feed off of quality players is considered. Thanks to Billy17 and MillerTime in assisting with these rankings.
1) :NOR:
F Anthony Davis - Should be an elite defender in the NBA with his tremendous rebounding and blocking potential. Probably will take a few years to be groomed into being a high scoring big man.
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F Michael Kidd-Gilchrist -
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G Bradley Beal - Some question his ability to be a legit scorer since he wasn't a good shooter at Florida. He'll have to improve his shooting if he is going to succeed at the next level.
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F Thomas Robinson - Will live on the boards and get 8+ rebounds per game.
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F Harrison Barnes -
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C Andre Drummond - going to be a top 5 guy, top 10 at worst, but we have some serious reservations about him being able to assert his will at the next level. There is a real learning curve for him to adjust.
7) :NOR:
G Austin Rivers - Great scoring potential. Barring in injuries, he could be a legit 20+ PPG guy in a few years
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C Jonas Valančiūnas - Lithuanian product, drafted 5th overall in 2011 is still a rookie… Great rebounding and blocking potential.
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G Kendall Marshall - Has the potential to be a great assist guy in the NBA. Will have to be behind Dragic in Phoenix first though.
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G Jeremy Lamb -
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F Moe Harkless - a work in progress, but should be shooting up the prospect list because of his raw talent. It may take 2-3 seasons to groom him, but he has some serious talent.
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G Damian Lillard -
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F Jared Sullinger - Back injuries could derail his career before too long. But if he can find a way to stay healthy and overcome the back issues, should be a steal for Boston.
14)
G Terrence Ross -
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G Dion Waiters -
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F Perry Jones III - has the potential to be a perennial all-star and is undervalued in my book. He has the reputation of not working hard enough, but I think is because he makes it look easy and with his supporting cast has not had to put up monster numbers.
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F John Henson -
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F Arnett Moultrie -
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C Meyers Leonard - Plenty of raw talent and size here (7-1)
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C Tyler Zeller -
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F Terrence Jones -
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F Royce White -
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F Andrew Nicholson - Highest drafted player not born in USA (Canada) in 2012
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G Marquis Teague -
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G John Jenkins -
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C Festus Ezeli - Nigerian born Festus (insert Seinfeld reference) part of Vandy tandem that could surge in the NBA
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F Quincy Miller -
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F Draymond Green -
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G Doron Lamb -
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G Tony Wroten -
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F Donatas Motiejunas - Another Lithuanian big man drafted in 2011
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G Will Barton -
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F Jeffery Taylor - Sweden product has some potential and plenty of opportunity in Charlotte
34)
C Fab Melo - Brazilian born Melo lands in Beantown where he can learn from greats and hopefully fill their shoes years to come
35)
G Jared Cunningham - Cleveland is putting together a team deep in young talent
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G Evan Fournier - Frenchmen Fournier has some work to do
37)
G Tomas Satoransky - Spanish ball experience could give this Czech an edge with plethora of guards in D.C.
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F Kevin Jones -
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G William Buford - Undrafted, but considered top 40 prospect
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F Khris Middleton -
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F Kyle Singler - After a year in Europe, what are the expectations for the Duke standout?
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F Mike Scott -
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G Kevin Murphy -
44) :NOR:
F Darius Miller -
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F JaMychal Green -
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F Drew Gordon -
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G Maalik Wayns -
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G Darius Johnson-Odom - Marquette guard sees value increase being picked by Dallas
49)
F Kris Joseph - Solid spot in Boston for this Syracuse grad
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F Nikola Mirotic - Averaged over 10 PPG, 4.5 RPG in Euro last year
51)
G Kim English -
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F Victor Claver - Has been playing Spanish ball since he was drafted in 2009, but he just signed a three-year deal with the Blazers in July 2012
53)
G Tyshawn Taylor -
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F Jae Crowder -
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F Quincy Acy -
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F Tony Mitchell -
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F Furkan Aldemir - Turkish product just inside top 50
58)
G Scott Machado - Undrafted Machado last linked to signing with Boston
59)
G Tu Holloway -
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F Orlando Johnson -
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F Robbie Hummel -
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F Herb Pope -
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F Miles Plumlee -
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F Kyle O'Quinn -
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C Robert Sacre - Canadian-born Gonzaga product tries to secure a spot in Tinsle Town
66)
G Ramone Moore -
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G Marcus Denmon -
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G J'Covan Brown -
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F Bogan Bogdanovic - 2011 draftee from Bosnian hoping for a shot with Miami
70)
F Bernard James -
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F Tornike Shengelia -
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G Alex Young -
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C Greg Mangano -
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F Terrance Henry -
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F Dario Hunt -
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F Izzet Turkyilmaz - Solid Turkish league experience may bode well
77)
G Hollis Thompson -
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F Kostas Papanikolaou - Will the Greece product hold a spot with the Knicks?
79)
C Henry Sims -
80)
C Justin Hamilton -
81)
G Chace Stanback -
82)
G Chris Johnson -
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F Tomislav Zubcic - Croatian sensation's best shot may indeed be with Toronto
84)
C Ognjen Kuzmic - Bosnian Center will join a bunch of other rookies trying to make Golden State squad
85)
G Josep Franch - Will DKV Joventut experience help NBA dreams?
86)
F Rakim Sanders -
87)
G Dee Bost -
88)
F Cameron Moore -
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F Joffrey Lauvergne -
90)
F Xavier Gibson -
91)
C Yancy Gates -
92)
F Ilkan Karaman -
93)
F John Shurna -
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F Eli Holman -
95)
G Nemanja Nedovic -
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F Bradford Burgess -
97)
F Milan Macvan - Serbian draftee from 2011 still has a shot of making it with a young Cleveland squad
98)
G Carlon Brown -
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G Larry Anderson -
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F Ricardo Ratliffe -
