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NBA Rookie Rankings: Coming down the homestretch

ByBrett David Roberts|
Feb 20, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) greets Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) prior to the game at Target Center. The Knicks defeated the Timberwolves 103-95. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 20, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) greets Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) prior to the game at Target Center. The Knicks defeated the Timberwolves 103-95. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
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Myles Turner, Indiana Pacers, Deron Williams, Dallas Mavericks
Mar 12, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Myles Turner (33) looks to pass as Dallas Mavericks guard Deron Williams (8) defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

5. Myles Turner

Previous Rank: 9

Myles Turner has shot up the rookie rankings since earning a starting role for the Indiana Pacers. He is averaging 10.4 points and 5.0 rebounds per game while shooting 51 percent from the field. Turner has averaged 11.9 points in his past 10 games, and he looks to have the makings of a star at this point.

Turner has been inconsistent at times as all rookies are, but Turner scored in double figures in 18 of 20 games straight including posting four games with 20 points or more.

He has had a rough time thus far in March, but the February Turner strung together alone warrants his meteoric climb in the rankings.

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