NBA Rookie of the Year (ROTY): November 2nd, 2021 | Latest Power Rankings by Sportskeeda

Another season of NBA action has the basketball world talking. There have been a number of intriguing storylines that have continued to develop throughout the first month of the 2021-22 NBA season. While a number of notable teams have started out a bit slower than expected, the talk of the town has been the performance of the impressive 2021 NBA Draft class.

There's been plenty of eye-opening performances from the rookie class so far and it looks as if this draft class is going to be another strong one moving forward. Let's take a look at the updated NBA Rookie of the Year power rankings.

#5 Franz Wagner

Orlando Magic rookie Franz Wagner has started to find his groove

Previous week’s NBA ROTY Power Ranking - N/A

Last Week: Games played - 4; Games won - 0; Games lost - 4

Overall: Games played - 8; Games won - 2; Games lost - 6

Last Week: PPG - 14.8, APG - 2.3, RPG - 2.5

Overall: PPG - 15.6, APG - 1.9, RPG - 3.6

Last Week: FG% - 48.9%, 3P% - 47.4%, FT% - 80.0%

Overall: FG% - 50.5%, 3P% - 46.3%, FT% - 66.7%

Making his debut on the Rookie of the Year power rankings, Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner has started to turn some heads around the NBA. Wagner was selected with the eighth overall selection in the draft and the versatile forward has started to find his groove this past week.

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Wagner has continued to produce at an impressive level, as he's finished every game this year with double-digit scoring performances. His outside shot has started to come along as well as he finished the last week with a 47.4% average from outside.

#4 Josh Giddey

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Josh Giddey continues to impress

Previous week’s NBA ROTY Power Ranking - #4

Last Week: Games played - 3; Games won - 1; Games lost - 2

Overall: Games played - 7; Games won - 1; Games lost - 6

Last Week: PPG - 11.7, APG - 6.7, RPG - 5.0

Overall: PPG - 11.3, APG - 5.9, RPG - 5.7

Last Week: FG% - 44.1%, 3P% - 30.0%, FT% - 50.0%

Overall: FG% - 44.0%, 3P% - 31.6%, FT% - 63.6%

It's been an impressive start to the 2021-22 NBA season for Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Josh Giddey. After making his appearance on the list last week, Giddey finds himself staying put at fourth in the Rookie of the Year power rankings. The crafty floor general continues to produce at a solid level, as he's shown a strong feel for the game that has resulted in some impressive performances.

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One of Giddey's most impressive performances last week came against a hard fought win against the Los Angeles Lakers. The 19-year-old guard went on to finish with 18 points and 10 assists while shooting 7-of-13 from the field. Giddey continues to show why he deserves to be the sixth overall selection in the NBA Draft.

#3 Evan Mobley

Previous week’s NBA ROTY Power Ranking - #3

Last Week: Games played - 4; Games won - 2; Games lost - 2

Overall: Games played - 8; Games won - 4; Games lost - 4

Last Week: PPG - 11.8, APG - 2.3, RPG - 7.0

Overall: PPG - 13.6, APG - 2.6, RPG - 7.9

Last Week: FG% - 45.0%, 3P% - 33.3%, FT% - 76.9%

Overall: FG% - 49.4%, 3P% - 22.2%, FT% - 77.8%

There's no denying that Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Evan Mobley has the city of Cleveland buzzing about the long-term potential of the 20-year-old big man. The Cavaliers selected Mobley as the third overall selection in the 2021 NBA Draft and he's been an impressive force on both sides of the ball throughout the first month of the 2021-22 NBA season.

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Mobley continues to make a serious impact on the defensive side of the ball, an area that was his specialty in college while playing for USC. One of his most impressive performances last week came against the Los Angeles Lakers, in which Mobley finished with 23 points, six rebounds and two steals while shooting 10-of-16 from the field.

#2 Scottie Barnes

Previous week’s NBA ROTY Power Ranking - #2

Last Week: Games played - 4; Games won - 3; Games lost - 1

Overall: Games played - 7; Games won - 4; Games lost - 3

Last Week: PPG - 18.3, APG - 2.3, RPG - 8.0

Overall: PPG - 18.1, APG - 2.0, RPG - 8.9

Last Week: FG% - 57.1%, 3P% - 25.0%, FT% - 66.7%

Overall: FG% - 55.1%, 3P% - 22.2%, FT% - 70.8%

If you've been watching the NBA closely throughout the 2021-22 regular season, then you've most likely heard plenty about the performance of Scottie Barnes. The Toronto Raptors rookie has had the league buzzing as he's shown the ability to make a serious impact on both sides of the floor with his outstanding feel for the game.

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Barnes has been one of the most impressive rookies in the entire NBA. He's been a big reason why the Toronto Raptors have had such early success to start the season. His most recent performance against the Indiana Pacers was an eye-opener, as Barnes went on to finish the game with 21 points and 12 rebounds while shooting 9-of-17 from the field.

#1 Chris Duarte

Previous week’s NBA ROTY Power Ranking - #1

Last Week: Games played - 4; Games won - 0; Games lost - 4

Overall: Games played - 8; Games won - 2; Games lost - 6

Last Week: PPG - 15.8, APG - 2.5, RPG - 4.8

Overall: PPG - 17.8, APG - 2.4, RPG - 4.5

Last Week: FG% - 44.3%, 3P% - 31.8%, FT% - 66.7%

Overall: FG% - 43.5%, 3P% - 42.3%, FT% - 92.3%

After making his debut at the top of the Rookie of the Year power rankings last week, Indiana Pacers rookie Chris Duarte finds himself with the number one spot again. It's difficult to talk about the best rookie in the NBA without mentioning Duarte. He's been absolutely magnificent for the Pacers as he's come in right away and shown an ability to score from all over the floor.

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Durate was selected 13th overall by the Pacers in the 2021 NBA Draft and he's shined from the moment he stepped on the court. One of his most impressive recent performances last week was against the Brooklyn Nets, in which Duarte went on to finish with 19 points and four rebounds on 9-of-19 shooting.