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Cameron Boozer tops first Kia Rookie Ladder of 2026-27

The news

Boozer tops first Rookie Ladder

Cameron Boozer is number 1 in the first Kia Rookie Ladder of the season.

When

The ladder came out October 28

The NBA published the debut ranking after the first week of games.

The team

Memphis is unbeaten at 4-0

Boozer starts for a Memphis team that has won all four of its games.

The numbers

14.8 points per game

Boozer averages 14.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game.

The big game

A history-making night

He scored 25 points with 13 rebounds and 6 assists against Golden State.

History

Third-youngest ever

He is the third-youngest player ever with a 25-point, 10-rebound, 5-assist game.

The chaser

Lendeborg is number 2

Yaxel Lendeborg leads all rookies in scoring at 21.8 points per game.

Top 10

Wilson and Acuff follow

Caleb Wilson is third and Darius Acuff Jr. is fourth in the ranking.

The twist

The top pick is missing

Top pick AJ Dybantsa had not played yet because of a sprained ankle.

The caveat

Shooting is the weak spot

Boozer shoots just 29.5 percent from the field so far this season.

What is next

Updated every week

The ladder is updated weekly, so one big week can change everything.

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