NBA Rookie of the Year (ROTY): December 7th, 2021 | Latest Power Rankings by Sportskeeda

#3 Cade Cunningham

Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons.

Previous week’s NBA ROTY Power Ranking - #4

Last Week: Games played - 3; Games won - 0; Games lost - 3

Overall: Games played - 18; Games won - 4; Games lost - 14

Last Week: PPG - 24.3, APG - 3.7, RPG - 6.7

Overall: PPG - 14.9, APG - 4.6, RPG - 6.6

Last Week: FG% - 55.8%, 3P% - 60.9%, SPG - 1.3

Overall: FG% - 37.9%, 3P% - 30.8%, SPG - 1.3

Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons climbed one spot in this week's NBA Rookie of the Year power rankings. Cunningham had a career week, averaging 24.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.

The first overall pick of the 2021 NBA Draft showed his potential by scoring a career-high 26 points against the Portland Trail Blazers last Tuesday. He broke it two games later in the matchup with the OKC Thunder on Monday by scoring 28 points and adding 11 rebounds, five assists and two steals.

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#2 Evan Mobley

Evan Mobley of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Previous week’s NBA ROTY Power Ranking - #2

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

Overall: Games played - 21; Games won - 13; Games lost - 8

Last Week: PPG - 12.3, APG - 3.3, RPG - 8.8

Overall: PPG - 14.0, APG - 2.6, RPG - 8.1

Last Week: FG% - 36.2%, 3P% - 40.0%, BPG - 2.0

Overall: FG% - 46.5%, 3P% - 33.3%, BPG - 1.8

Evan Mobley could have been named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month, but he's still number two in this week's NBA ROTY power rankings. Mobley had a good week for the Cleveland Cavaliers, averaging 12.3 points, 8.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.

The only reason Mobley did not overtake Scottie Barnes for the top spot was because of his shooting struggles from the field. He only shot 36.2% last week and that included a dud performance against the Washington Wizards. Mobley also shot below 50% in three of their four games last week.

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#1 Scottie Barnes

Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors.

Previous week’s NBA ROTY Power Ranking - #1

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

Overall: Games played - 22; Games won - 9; Games lost - 13

Last Week: PPG - 14.3, APG - 2.7, RPG - 6.7

Overall: PPG - 15.1, APG - 3.2, RPG - 8.0

Last Week: FG% - 51.4%, 3P% - 42.9%, SPG - 1.7, BPG - 2.0

Overall: FG% - 48.9%, 3P% - 35.7%, SPG - 2.3, BPG - 0.8

Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors may have missed out on Rookie of the Month honors for November, but he's still number one in the NBA ROTY power rankings this week. Barnes was solid and steady last week, averaging 14.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.

The fourth overall pick in this year's NBA Draft proved that he has all the tools to become a great player. Barnes continued to shoot well from the field, while also improving his three-point shot each week. He also showcased his defensive potential by averaging a ridiculous 1.7 steals and 2.0 blocks per game.