This is just a really quick rookie ladder that’ll get updated as the season rages on.

Oct 17, 2012; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Victor Claver (18) battles for a loose ball with Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) in the third quarter of the game at the Rose Garden. The Blazers won the game 97-80. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-US

Honorable Mentions: Miles Plumlee: F/C, Indiana Pacers; Arnett Moultrie: F, Philadelphia 76ers; Evan Fournier: G, Denver Nuggets; Moe Harkless (Hernia): F, Orlando Magic

25. Kendall Marshall: Point Guard, Phoenix Suns
Preseason Stats: 3.0 PPG, 3.3 APG, 2.3 RPG
Last 3: 8 pts, 2 ast vs. GSW; 5 reb, 3 ast, 2 stl vs. OKC; 4 ast vs. POR

Kendall Marshall can’t shoot, and that’s always a red flag for point guards. But he’s easily the best passer/playmaker in his draft class and has kept his assist-to-turnover ratio positive by making good decisions.

24. Victor Claver: Forward, Portland Trail Blazers
Preseason Stats: 3.6 PPG, 1.6 RPG
Last 3: 1 stl, 10 min vs. UTAH; 2 pts, 4 reb, 1 stl vs. GSW; 13 pts, 3 reb, 2 stl, 13 min vs. DEN

Victor Claver makes this list solely because of his performance against the Denver Nuggets. He’s been aggressive on defense and has shown an ability to score in a variety of ways.

If you don’t remember him, it’s probably because he was drafted all the way back in 2009.

23. Meyers Leonard: Center, Portland Trail Blazers
Preseason Stats: 6.4 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 1.0 BLKPG
Last 3: 8 pts, 4 reb, 1 blk vs. UTAH; 4 pts, 6 reb, 1 blk vs. GSW; 6 pts, 3 reb, 2 stl, 1 blk vs. DEN

Many argued that the Blazers should’ve gone with Tyler Zeller over Meyers Leonard at No. 11, but he does everything Portland needs. He gets into heavy foul trouble (just like Greg Oden), but Leonard has been active on defense, somewhat crashes the boards and is super athletic, especially off the pick-and-roll.

22. Austin Rivers: Guard, New Orleans Hornets
Preseason Stats: 7.3 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 2.0 APG
Last 3: 6 pts, 4 ast vs. MIA; 0 pts, 14 min vs. DAL; 11 pts, 2 reb, 2 ast, 2 stl vs. ATL

I’d go out on a limb and call Austin Rivers the least efficient player in this draft class, and I’m probably right. He took 59 shots in the preseason and only nailed sixteen (16) of them—that’s a droplet over 27 percent from the field over eight games.

What makes it worse is that coach Monty Williams is being extremely patient with him. Rivers has played more minutes than any guard drafted with him not named Damian Lillard and only has 7.3 points per game to show for it. He’s quickly falling down my power rankings, and if he doesn’t step it up, he’ll fall right out of it.

21. Terrence Ross: Shooting Guard, Toronto Raptors
Preseason Stats: 6.8 PPG, 1.8 RPG
Last 3: 10 pts, 2 stl vs. MEM; 2 pts, 5 min vs. NYK; 5 pts, 2 reb, 2 stl, 1 blk vs. DET 

I haven’t seen Terrence Ross play yet, but his stats have proven him to be more efficient than Austin Rivers in significantly less playing time.

20. Jeremy Lamb: Shooting Guard, Houston Rockets TRADED TO OKC
Preseason Stats: 6.2 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 1.3 APG
Last 3: 0 pts, 2 reb, 6 min vs. ORL; 5 pts, 3 ast vs. NOH; 2 pts, 1 stl, 12 min vs. MEM 

I love Jeremy Lamb in Oklahoma City. He gets to be on a winning team that will demand nothing but the absolute best from him. This is exactly what he needed for him to get out of his shooting funk.

19. Royce White: Forward, Houston Rockets
Preseason Stats: 2.3 PPG, 1.5 RPG, 1.0 APG
Last 3: 2 pts, 2 ast, 13 min vs. ORL; 7 pts, 3 reb, 1 blk vs. DAL

I’m probably the only guy who still has faith in Royce White, but he hasn’t gotten playing time to show his skills. He needs to somehow beat his anxiety disorder and travel with the team, but I think that, once he gets settled in, White will become the dominating player we saw at Iowa State.

18. Khris Middleton: Forward, Detroit Pistons
Preseason Stats: 6.0 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 1.0 APG
Last 4: 3 pts, 1 ast, 1 stl, 4 min vs. ATL; 5 pts, 3 reb, 10 min vs. MIA; 5 pts, 1 reb, 8 min vs. ORL; 11 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast, 2 stl vs. MIL

I’ve been so impressed with Khris Middleton’s ability to do so much in such a short bit of time. Lawrence Frank absolutely has to give this guy a solid spot in the rotation if he wants the Pistons to start turning the ship around.

17. Tyler Zeller: Center, Cleveland Cavaliers
Pre-Season Stats: 8.4 PPG, 4.7 RPG
Last 3: 13 pts, 7 reb, 1 blk, 1 stl vs. IND; 6 pts, 2 reb vs. PHI; 8 pts, 5 reb vs. ORL

Zeller hasn’t made much happen on defense, but we expected this. He’s a center that can pop out to around 15-18 feet and knock down jumpers. Great for Kyrie Irving and Dion Waiters to have someone to dump the ball out to.

16. Dion Waiters: Guard, Cleveland Cavaliers
Preseason Stats: 8.6 PPG, 2.1 APG, 2.0 RPG
Last 3: 12 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl vs. IND; 5 pts, 3 reb, 3 ast, 2 stl vs. PHI; 8 pts, 2 ast vs. ORL

Not impressed with Dion Waiters one bit, especially since he skipped the line to get picked up third in the draft. They’ve given him every chance to show what he’s worth, and he still hasn’t lived up to the hype.

I didn’t watch much of him at Syracuse either, so here’s to hoping Cleveland didn’t blow it with their 2012 NBA Draft pick.

15. John Henson: Forward, Miilwaukee Bucks INJURED
Preseason Stats: 7.3 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 1.6 BLKPG
Last 3: 4 pts, 1 reb vs. CHI; 12 pts, 6 reb, 4 blk, 4 ast vs. DET; 6 pts, 7 reb, 1 blk vs. CLE

Henson looked so promising until he sprained his left knee. Hopefully he doesn’t lose any of that bounce he had when he gets back to the court.

14. Perry Jones III: Forward, Oklahoma City Thunder
Preseason Stats: 9.8 PPG, 3.2 RPG
Last 3: 2 pts, 2 reb, 2 ast vs. DAL; 14 pts, 4 reb, 1 ast vs. CHI; 4 pts, 2 reb, 1 stl vs. DEN

I haven’t seen Perry Jones play once this entire preseason, but the general consensus is that OKC got a steal for him late in the first round. I’ll come back next time with a better analysis after I’ve seen him play a few games.

13. Andre Drummond: Forward/Center, Detroit Pistons
Preseason Stats: 9.0 PPG, 5.9 RPG
Last 3: 13 pts, 10 reb, 2 blk vs. ATL; 2 reb, 9 min vs. MIN; 8 pts, 7 reb vs. CHA

People talk about Andre Drummond the same way they talk about Perry Jones. They can play at a high level if they feel like it. Their stats reflect that same mentality. Some games they put up monster numbers, and the next day, you can’t even find them on the court.

I do think, though, that Drummond will develop into the best center in this draft class.

12. Donatas Motiejunas: Forward-Center, Houston Rockets
Preseason Stats: 9.8 PPG, 4.3 RPG
Last 3: 12 pts, 3 reb, 1 ast vs. ORL; 8 pts, 5 ast, 1 blk vs. DAL; 16 pts, 8 reb vs. SAS

I almost forgot to include Motiejunas in this list because he was picked up in last year’s draft. I had him pegged as a sort of Dirk Nowitzki 2.0, but he’ll have to develop his jumper a lot more before earning that honor.

Motiejunas does many things well. He’ll have to bulk up to avoid getting shoved around down low, but his offensive game is so well-rounded, it more than compensates for his frame. Still, at seven feet and only 22-years old, the Lithuanian big man has a chance to become one of the better shooting bigs in the NBA.

11. Terrence Jones: Power Forward, Houston Rockets
Preseason Stats: 10.5 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 1.2 BLKPG
Last 3: 4 pts, 2 blk vs. ORL; 15 pts, 9 reb, 2 ast, 2 stl, 1 blk vs. NOH; 9 pts, 5 reb, 2 blk vs. MEM

Terrence Jones has been a great blue-collar type of player who’s getting his minutes by doing all the grunt work down low. I’d like to see him get a few more looks in the low post, though.

10. Jae Crowder: Forward, Dallas Mavericks
Preseason Stats: 11.4 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 1.875 STLPG, 1.6 APG
Last 3: 11 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast, 2 blk vs. CHA; 21 pts, 9 reb, 3 ast, 2 stl vs. OKC; 12 pts, 4 reb, 4 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk vs. NOH

Crowder made a name for himself as a do-it-all kind of guy in the Summer League, and has kept his reputation in tact. He’s rebounding better than some of the bigs drafted next to him and has been a better scorer than many of the bigger named guards picked up in the first round.

Talk about a steal for Dallas.

9. Thomas Robinson: Power Forward, Sacramento Kings
Preseason Stats: 7.8 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 1.2 STLPG
Last 3: 17 pts, 8 reb,1 stl vs. PHX; 6 pts, 4 reb vs. LAL; 8 pts, 5 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl vs. LAL

That is all.

8. Jonas Valanciunas: Center, Toronto Raptors
Preseason Stats: 8.3 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 1.8 BLKPG
Last 3: 15 pts, 7 reb, 1 stl 1 blk vs. MEM; 10 pts, 8 reb, 4 blk, 1 stl vs. MIL; 4 pts, 10 reb, 1 blk vs. NYK 

How many of you guys forgot that Toronto picked up Valanciunas in last year’s draft? He’s been a monster on the boards, and had a sick highlight where he had a monster dunk against the Wizards.

He’ll be a great piece to build around with Terrence Ross, DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry.

7. Harrison Barnes: Small Forward, Golden State Warriors
Preseason Stats: 10.4 PPG, 3.3 RPG
Last 3: 16 pts, 7 reb, 1 stl vs. PHX; 9 pts, 3 reb vs. LAC; 6 pts, 1 ast vs. POR

Once Harrison Barnes learns to create for himself, he’ll be the best player in this draft. Barnes shoots well, can defend and gets out on breaks, but if there’s a defender in his face (like Nicolas Batum was for Portland), the ball is coming right out of his hands.

6. Jared Sullinger: Forward, Boston Celtics
Preseason Stats: 10.9 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 
Last 3: 11 pts,6 reb vs. PHI; 10 pts, 8 reb, 1 stl vs. NYK; 12 pts, 6 reb vs. BKN

I was a HUGE Sully fan back when he was at Ohio State, and seeing him destroy all the teams that passed up on him brings nothing but endless joy to my life.

Sullinger’s showed every facet of his game: He’s shot the ball well, posted up and crashed the boards. He’s not an athlete or a shot blocker, but Boston doesn’t need him to be. He’s filling the role of a stretch four very well.

Oct 24, 2012; Uniondale, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets power forward Andray Blatche (0) fouls New York Knicks small forward Chris Copeland (14) at the net during the second quarter at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-US PRESSWIRE

5. Chris Copeland: Forward, New York Knicks
Preseason Stats: 15.5 PPG, 2.8 RPG
Last 3: 16 pts, 3 reb, 3 ast vs. BKN; 15 pts vs. PHI; 34 pts, 6 reb, 2 stl vs. BOS

Here’s a guy who nobody knew about that came to arguably the biggest market of them all and hijacked the spotlight. The guy’s a 28-year old rookie that defied the odds and made the N.Y. Knicks’ jam-packed roster.

Chris Copeland can fill it up, but like many of the Knicks on the roster, he struggles defensively. With Amar’e Stoudemire out for a couple weeks recovering from a knee injury, we might get an early dosage of Copeland in our diets.

October 19, 2012; Orlando FL, USA; Indiana Pacers center Luke Nevill (26) and power forward Miles Plumlee (13) defend Orlando Magic power forward Andrew Nicholson (44) during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Indiana Pacers 112-96. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-US PRESSWIRE

4. Andrew Nicholson: Power Forward, Orlando Magic
Preseason Stats: 10.6 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 1.14 BLKPG
Last 3: 5 pts, 7 reb vs. HOU; 5 pts, 6 reb, 1 stl vs. MEM; 18 pts, 2 blk vs. SAS

I don’t know much about Andrew Nicholson, but he’s been great at helping Orlando forget about Dwight Howard. Especially after that 18-point outburst against San Antonio, he and Jameer Nelson will become best friends once he gets set in the rotation.

Oct 15, 2012; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots over Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Debby Wong-US PRESSWIRE

3. Bradley Beal: Guard, Washington Wizards
Preseason Stats: 11.3 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 2.5 APG
Last 3: 0 pts, 19 min vs. SAS; 9 pts, 4 reb, 3 stl, ast vs. MIA; 10 pts, 4 reb vs. MIL

Brad Beal’s been in attack mode all preseason long which is exactly what John Wallneeds to help get the Wizards back to being relevant in the NBA.

The young Ray Allen comparisons were a bit too extreme, but Beal’s got a cocked-and-loaded rifle that he’s unafraid to fire. Playing next to Wall, he should get plenty of open looks.

Oct 22, 2012; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) speaks with Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts during a break in the third quarter of the game at the Rose Garden. The Blazers won the game 120-114. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-US PRESSWIRE

2. Damian Lillard: Point Guard, Portland Trail Blazers
Preseason Stats: 16.2 PPG, 5.8 APG, 2.5 RPG
Last 3: 12 pts, 5 ast vs. UTAH; 21 pts, 8 ast, 4 reb, 2 stl vs. UTAH; 15 pts, 7 ast vs. GSW

There have been a few menial rookie mistakes here and there, but Damian Lillard has been all that AND a bag of chips (yes, I went there) for the Portland Trail Blazers.

He’s a bit prone to turning the ball over, but Lillard’s shown a poise in running this Blazers team that no other rookie in the draft class has. He can shoot the three, but more importantly, he’s been great at running the pick-and-pop with LaMarcus Aldridge and dumping the ball out at the perfect moment.

Damian Lillard for president, anyone?

Oct 26, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; New Orleans Hornets power forward Anthony Davis (23) shoots over Miami Heat power forward Udonis Haslem (40) during the second half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE

1. Anthony Davis: Power Forward, New Orleans Hornets
Preseason Stats: 14.9 PPG, 9.9 RPG, 1.57 BLKPG
Last 3: 24 pts, 11 reb, 3 stl, 1 blk vs. MIA; 13 pts, 8 reb, 2 stl, 3 blk vs. HOU; 6 pts, 17 reb, 2 blk vs. DAL

We knew he’d make some noise in the NBA once he was selected to travel with Team USA, but Anthony Davis has lived up to and exceeded the hype that latches itself onto a No. 1 overall pick.

The Brow has been incredibly efficient, as any big man should be, but has also shown the ability to help from the weak side and close out on shooters on the wing.

While Lillard will give him a run for his money, Davis is looking like the clear front-runner for the 2013 Rookie of the Year Award.

	Player	Pos.	Team	PER	Chg
1.	Anthony Davis	PF	NOH	16.43
2.	Damian Lillard	PG	POR	14.50
3.	Bradley Beal	G	WSH	10.12
4.	Andrew Nicholson	PF	ORL	9.86
5.	Chris Copeland	F	NYK	11.67
6.	Jared Sullinger	PF	BOS	14.12
7.	Harrison Barnes	F	GSW	8.88	—
8.	Jonas Valanciunas	F/C	TOR	11.83
9.	Thomas Robinson	PF	SAC	9.17	—
10.	Jae Crowder	G/F	DAL	13.88
11.	Terrence Jones	PF	HOU	10.83
12.	Donatas Motiejunas	F/C	HOU	9.83
12,	Andre Drummond	PF/C	DET	12.83	—
13.	Perry Jones III	F	OKC	10.00
14.	John Henson	PF	MIL	9.00
16.	Dion Waiters	G	CLE	5.14
17.	Tyler Zeller	PF/C	CLE	9.71	—
18.	Khris Middleton	G/F	DET	7.00
19.	Royce White	F	HOU	1.25
20.	Jeremy Lamb	G	OKC	7.50	—
21.	Terrence Ross	G/F	TOR	5.2
22.	Austin Rivers	G	NOH	5.86
23.	Meyers Leonard	C	POR	9.57	—
24.	Victor Claver	F	POR	3.8
25.	Kendall Marshall	PG	PHX	4.75

Any questions, comments,or concerns? Leave ‘em below, and I’ll be sure to address them!

Thanks for reading.

@BriscoXCI | KrisWinfield@gmail.com

January 26, 2012; Sacramento, CA, USA; Weber State Wildcats guard Damian Lillard (1) between plays against the Sacramento State Hornets during the first half at the Hornets Nest. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-US PRESSWIRE

Coming into the NBA touted as the best point guard in the 2012 NBA Draft, Weber State scorer, Damian Lillard, has been labeled the Portland Trail Blazers’ guard of the future, essentially expected to revive the franchise after its cellar-dwelling 28-38 regular season record.

A quick synopsis of his college career, Lillard improved each season, peaking his senior year with averages of 24.5 points (second best  in college basketball), five rebounds, four assists and 1.5 steals per game. After being picked up sixth by the Blazers, “D-Lill” absolutely dominated Summer League Basketball, averaging 26.5 points, 5.3 assists and four rebounds, carrying away the co-MVP award alongside Memphis’ Josh Selby.

It’s almost ignorant to expect him to put up such absurd numbers when the NBA season starts — the talent level in the NBA is exponentially greater than that of the Summer League — but in playing alongside the likes of LaMarcus Aldridge, Nicolas Batum and Wesley Matthews, Lillard will be toe-to-toe with Anthony Davis for the Rookie of the Year Award.

Exhibiting a deadly jumper and ridiculous athleticism in pre-draft workouts and Summer League Basketball, scoring won’t be a problem for Damian Lillard. He’s quicker than around a third of the starting point guards in the NBA, and low-post double teams on L.A. will make for quite a few open jumpers to be knocked down.

Turnovers will be a temporary issue. Lillard boasted a below average 3.8 turnovers per game against other rookies and second-year players. Elite point guards like Chris Paul and Deron Williams could have career nights against him, but once he catches up to the speed of the NBA game, D-Lill will be everything the Blazers wanted and more.

2012-2013 Projections: 16.8 ppg, 5.7 apg, 4.2 rpg, 2.9 topg, 1.6 stlpg, 43.5%fg, 88.7% ft

Damian Lillard will struggle, especially with the Blazers’ tough 10-game season opening, but once he settles down, there’s no reason why he shouldn’t be the No. 2, if not No. 1 candidate in this year’s rookie race. Shots that should fall will rim out, and the nerves will kick in, but after a few weeks of getting adjusted, Danian Lillard will show why he is the first piece in getting Rip City back to the playoffs.

July 18, 2012; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jeremy Lamb (1) during the first half of the game against the Chicago Bulls at Cox Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-US PRESSWIRE

I didn’t catch every single Summer League game, but I was able to formulate a ranking system using what I did see, along with the general consensus around the web.

It’s a tentative list that’ll be updated as the pre-season and regular season rage on, but for now let’s just get started.

26. John Jenkins: G, ATL (Drafted 23rd overall)
Summer League Stats: 5 games, 28.6 MPG, 15.6 PPG, .444 3P%, .508 FG%
Deadly shooter. That’s about all. Definition of a specialist.

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25. Will Barton: G, POR (Drafted 40th overall)
Summer League Stats: 5 games, 32.8 MPG, 15.0 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 2.2 APG, .313 3P%
I didn’t know much about, nor was I expecting much from Will Barton in the Summer League, but he played himself right into Portland’s rotation. He was getting great shots that just wouldn’t drop in the first few games, but his fortune turned in his 21- and 27-point games against Denver and Miami. Not a lot of minutes after Wes Matthews and Elliot Williams, but he’ll make the roster for sure.

24.Andrew Nicholson: PF, ORL (Drafted 19th overall)
Summer League Stats: 5 games, 26.2 MPG, 12.6 PPG, 6.8 RPG
Nicholson still needs to develop on the defensive end, but his skilled post game and pick-and-pop prowess make him a great pick-up for Orlando. Still must develop to be effective in the NBA.

23. Tyshawn Taylor: G, BRK (Drafted 41st overall)
Summer League Stats: 4 games, 29.8 MPG, 15.5 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 2.5 APG, 1.2 SPG, .364 3P% Taylor couldn’t generate many assists in his time on the floor, but his scoring ability and surprisingly great defense is what’ll earn him some minutes behind Deron Williams and C.J. Watson.

July 19, 2012; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Keith Benson (13) and guard Elijah Millsap (8) along with Portland Trail Blazers center Meyers Leonard (11) wait for the rebound off a free throw in the first half of the game at the Cox Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-US PRESSWIRE

22. Meyers Leonard: C, POR (Drafted  overall)
Summer League Stats: 4 games, 29.8 MPG, 10.5 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 1.5 BKPG, .778 FT%
With Joel Przybilla signing elsewhere (MIL), Leonard has essentially been drafted into a starting job. Thankfully, he showed a lot of promise running the pick-and-roll with Damian Lillard and crashing the boards. I would’ve liked to see more blocks from the touted shot blocker, though.

21. Doron Lamb: G, MIL (Drafted 42nd overall)
Summer League Stats: 4 games, 29.0 MPG, 14.0 PPG, .889 FT%, .455 FG%, .000 3P%
Lamb couldn’t find a three for free in the few games he played, but he found other ways to score and make plays for his teammates. He won’t be better than Jeremy, but if he improves his ball-handling a bit, Milwauke could have a steal on their hands.

20. Jae Crowder: G, DAL (Drafted 34th overall)
Summer League Stats: 5 games, 32.2 MPG, 26.6 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 2.0 SPG, .591 FT%
Crowder forced his way into the Dallas rotation by being Mr. Do-It-All for their Summer League team. He’s not a great one-on-one player, but his off-ball movement, passing ability and defensive weak side positioning have forced Rick Carlisle’s hand.

19. Tyler Zeller: C, CLE (Drafted 17th overall)
Summer League Stats: 5 games, 22.6 MPG, 11.4 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 1.0 BLKPG, .905 FT%
Zeller is a horse on offense. He knocks mid range jumpers down out to around 18 feet and runs the floor incredibly well for someone his size. He’s got to develop a post game and show some more effort on defense, but he’ll earn some PT in Cleveland with Kyrie Irving attacking the paint.

18. Evan Fournier: G, DEN (Drafted 20th overall)
Summer League Stats: 5 games, 31.2 MPG, 14.8 PPG, 1.2 SPG, .826 FT%, .367 3P%
Great depth in Denver will cost Fournier much PT, but he did a lot of things right and few things wrong in Summer League play. Especially in their offensive scheme, Fournier’s complete offensive game would thrive.

17. Royce White: F, HOU (Drafted 16th overall)
Summer League Stats: 5 games, 25.4 MPG, 8.4 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 3.6 APG, .474 FG%
In the very best, Royce White could be Josh Smith meets Andre Iguodala. He’s got a long road ahead of him to get there, but he’s got all the tools to get there. Behind Kendall Marshall, he’s the best passer in the class, and White’s an incredible rebounder, as well. Let’s hope Kevin McHale sees the same thing we do.

16. Jared Sullinger: PF, BOS (Drafted 22nd overall)
ORL Summer League Stats: 4 games, 28.3 MPG, 13.8 PPG, 8.3 RPG, .900 FT%
Vegas Summer League Stats: 5 games, 11.2 PPG, 8.6 RPG
I love Jared Sullinger’s game, and the “red flag” debacle did nothing but put him into a better situation with Doc Rivers and the Boston Celtics. He’s like Big Baby 2.0, and I know he’ll see at least 10-12 minutes per game with his skills.

15. Perry Jones III: F, OKC (Drafted 28th overall)
Summer League Stats: 2 games, 26.0 MPG, 12.0 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 1.5 BLKPG
He’s got a long way before living up to the hype, but Perry Jones III showed a few flashes of greatness in his two games. He failed to take advantage of clear mismatches, but he still impacted the game a few ways while merely going through the movements.

14. Andre Drummond: C, DET (Drafted 9th overall)
Summer League Stats: 5 games, 24.2 MPG, 7.4 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 2.0 BLKPG, .500 FG% Drummond proved everything we already knew. He’s super raw — uncooked if you will — on offense, but he’ll make a name with his shot blocking and, hopefully, rebounding. He got bullied around by Kyle O’Quinn early in the Summer League, but playing alongside Greg Monroe will help him out for sure.

June 29, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Hornets first round selection Austin Rivers during a photo shoot with team photographer Layne Murdoch at the New Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-US PRESSWIRE

13. Austin Rivers: G, NOH (Drafted 10th overall)
Summer League Stats: 2 games, 32.0 MPG, 10.0 PPG, 3.5 APG, 2.5 RPG, .125 3P%, .211 FG%, .611 FT%
It’s going to be a long, difficult road for Austin Rivers, but the transition to the point guard position just might work out in New Orleans. He was too busy trying not to mess up than being aggressive in getting his shot, and he read the defense awfully slow off pick-and-rolls, but over time he’ll get better. I think Monty Williams will be a great mentor for him.

12. Dion Waiters: G, CLE (Drafted fourth overall)
Summer League Stats: 3 games, 30.0 MPG, 12.3 PPG, .300 FG%, .167 3P%
I was really disappointed with Dion Waiters’ perimeter game. We all knew he’d be able to get to the rack and finish, but his lack of a three-point stroke could cause issues in how he and Kyrie Irving will mesh in the regular season. Several sources believed he also may have gained some weight, and dropping 10 pounds would make him more explosive.

11. Terrence Ross: G-F, TOR (Drafted 9th overall)
Summer League Stats: 5 games, 27.2 PPG, 14.4 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 1.0 SPG
Ross attempted way too many threes (24) and has labeled already labeled himself as a high-volume scorer, which won’t earn him many minutes behind or next to DeMar DeRozan. Regardless, he played impeccable isolation defense and could be a complimentary piece in Toronto.

10. Thomas Robinson: PF, SAC (Drafted fifth overall)
Summer League Stats: 5 games, 29.5 MPG, 13.0 PPG, 9.8 RPG, .344 FG%
Thomas Robinson grabbed a whole lot of rebounds, but it was his shot selection that didn’t sit well with me. He threw his body around at Kansas, putting up points by making athletic plays on the inside, but in his Summer League games, he was caught drifting out to the perimeter and turning the ball over (5.0 TOPG). If John Hollinger did a PER for Robinson, it would’ve been sub-paltry.

09. Harrison Barnes: F, GSW (Drafted 7th overall)
Summer League Stats: 5 games, 33.3 MPG, 16.8 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 1.8 SPG, .571 3P%
He still can’t create on his own (or hasn’t shown that he can, yet), but his ability to get open off the ball and knock down shots make Barnes and picture-perfect pick-up with the Warriors.What more could you ask for than an upgraded Dorell Wright?

08. Terrence Jones: PF, HOU (Drafted 18th overall)
Summer League Stats: 5 games, 25.2 MPG, 18.2 PPG, 8.6 RPG, .333 3P%
Jones came off the bench, so a lot of his dirty work came against tired starters and second-string players; but he did prove his value as an isolation threat on the low block. Think a younger version of Zach Randolph, minus the technical fouls.

07. Bradley Beal: G, WSH (Drafted third overall)
Summer League Stats: 5 games, 30.6 MPG, 17.6 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 1.0 SPG, 1.0 BPG, .3003P%
Even though he was touted the second-coming of Ray Allen, Beal took an insane amount of threes, yielding a poor three-point percentage. However, he found other ways to score, attacking the basket and getting to the charity stripe (72.2 percent from the line). He’ll easily start alongside John Wall in Washington, giving the Wizards a perimeter threat on a team full of slashers.

06. Donatas Motiejunas: F, HOU (Drafted 20th overall in 2011)
Summer League Stats: 4 games, 25.0 MPG, 16.3 PPG, 7.8 RPG, .286 3P%, .622 FG%Motiejunas was drafted 20th overall by the Rockets in the 2011 NBA Draft, but, as many European players tend to do, took a year before coming over to the U.S. He showcased an incredible touch around the basket, especially with his elite post array, as well as consistency from downtown. He just might be the perfect replacement for Luis Scola.

05. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist: F, CHA (Drafted second overall)
Summer League Stats: 1 game, 18 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, 7-12 FG
It only took Michael Jordan and the Charlotte Bobcats scouting staff one game to realize that MKG is the real deal. And though we all have our pause about MJ’s executive decision-making, I think he was spot-on with this one. Kidd-Gilchrist doesn’t have ball-handling skills, nor is he a decent shooter or a lethal post player. What he does is bring energy, intensity and toughness to every game, which is exactly what this wallowing, bottom-feeding Bobcats squad needs.

04. John Henson: PF, MIL (Drafted 14th overall)
Summer League Stats: 4 games, 18.3 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 1.5 BLKPG, .534 FG%
Henson exhibited the best all-around game out of any big man in Summer League Basketball. Showing his range, low-post repertoire and defensive prowess, Milwaukee got a steal at No. 14 in the Draft. He’ll come off the bench behind Ersan Ilyasove, but the Bucks could go big by moving him to the three, and putting Henson in at the four with Samuel Dalembert running center.

03. Jeremy Lamb: G, HOU (Drafted 12th  overall)
Summer League Stats: 5 games, 29.2 MPG, 20.0 PPG, 4.4 RPG, .296 3P%
Because Brad Beal shot so poorly from downtown, scouts are touting Jeremy Lamb as the best shooter to come out of this year’s draft. And even though he, too, shot a paltry 29.6 percent from three, coming off of screens and spotting up for open threes will be his ticket in the NBA

02. Damian Lillard: G, POR (Drafted 6th overall)
Summer League Stats: 4 games, 32.8 MPG, 26.5 PPG, 5.3 APG, 4.0 RPG, .379 3P%, .438 FG%, .893 FT%
Sharing the MVP Award with Memphis’ Josh Selby, Damian Lillard leapfrogged ahead of the pack as the top rookie, by far, in Summer League play. Lillard confirmed everything we had already known. He’s a deadly shooter from everywhere on the floor, has speed and quickness to blow by defenders, and athleticism that allows him to finish at the rim like he did so many times at Weber State. 3.8 turnovers per game is still very high, but when he gets used to the speed of the NBA game, “D-Lill” will be blessing that Portland so desperately needed.

01. Anthony Davis: PF, NOH (Drafted first overall)
Olympic Basketball Stats: 4 games, 11.3 MPG, 6.5 PPG, 3.5 RPG
Any time a rookie gets called to Team USA before playing a single game, you know he’s destined for greatness. Anthony Davis hasn’t seen much action so far, but I’ve gotten a good enough feel for his game to know what he can and can’t do. He’s got a lanky frame that exudes a weak appearance, but the kid has strength to finish under the bucket with other bigs on top of him. Davis also has great athleticism and leaping ability to finish at/above the rim, and appears to have a semi-functional jump shot ranging out to around 17 feet (no, that four-point play vs. DR wasn’t enough).