{"id":140574,"date":"2025-05-20T21:21:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T01:21:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=140574"},"modified":"2025-05-20T21:21:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T01:21:16","slug":"unanimous-castle-and-risacher-headline-2024-25-all-rookie-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/05\/20\/unanimous-castle-and-risacher-headline-2024-25-all-rookie-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Unanimous Castle And Risacher Headline 2024-25 All-Rookie Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/c\/castlst01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stephon Castle<\/a> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/11\/25\/spurs-additions-paul-castle-barnes\/\" target=\"_self\">San Antonio Spurs<\/a> and <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/r\/risacza01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zaccharie Risacher<\/a> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/category\/hawks\/\" target=\"_self\">Atlanta Hawks<\/a> have <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/news\/2024-25-all-rookie-teams-announced\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">emerged as standout rookies<\/a> of the 2024-25 NBA season. Castle, the fourth overall pick from UConn, not only secured the Rookie of the Year title but also earned a unanimous selection to the 2024-25 All-Rookie First Team. He led all rookies with averages of 14.7 points, 4.1 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game, along with 95 three-pointers made and 74 steals over 81 games. Risacher, the first overall pick, showcased his scoring prowess by averaging 12.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, shooting an efficient 45.8% from the field.<br \/>\nHis performance earned him 49 out of 50 first-place votes for the All-Rookie First Team.<\/p>\n<h2>Unanimous Stephon Castle And Zaccharie Risacher Headline 2024-25 All-Rookie Teams<\/h2>\n<h3>NBA All-Rookie First Team Selections<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_140576\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-140576\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-140576\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/USATSI_25629279_168415934_lowres-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells make the 2024-25 All-Rookie Teams \" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/USATSI_25629279_168415934_lowres-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/USATSI_25629279_168415934_lowres-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/USATSI_25629279_168415934_lowres-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/USATSI_25629279_168415934_lowres-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/USATSI_25629279_168415934_lowres-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/USATSI_25629279_168415934_lowres.jpg 1390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-140576\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mar 9, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) fights for position against Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and forward Jaylen Wells (0) and center Zach Edey (14) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The NBA All-Rookie First Team features a blend of top draft picks and impressive second-round selections:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stephon Castle (San Antonio Spurs)<\/strong>: 14.7 PPG, 4.1 APG, 3.7 RPG, 95 3PM, 74 steals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zaccharie Risacher (Atlanta Hawks)<\/strong>: 12.6 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 1.2 APG, 45.8% FG.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/wellsja01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jaylen Wells<\/a> (Memphis Grizzlies)<\/strong>: 10.4 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 1.7 APG, 42.5% FG.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/e\/edeyza01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zach Edey<\/a> (Memphis Grizzlies)<\/strong>: 9.2 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 1.3 BPG, 58.0% FG.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/s\/sarral01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Sarr<\/a> (Washington Wizards)<\/strong>: 13.0 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 1.5 BPG.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Notably, Wells, a second-round pick, made a significant impact, becoming the only second-rounder to earn First Team honors. The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/category\/grizzlies\/\" target=\"_self\">Grizzlies<\/a>&#8216; duo of Wells and Edey marks the first time since the 2019-20 season that a team has had two players on the All-Rookie First Team.<\/p>\n<h3>NBA All-Rookie Second Team Selections<\/h3>\n<p>The Second Team highlights emerging talents who made significant contributions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/wareke01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kel&#8217;el Ware<\/a> (Miami Heat)<\/strong>: 9.3 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 1.1 BPG.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/b\/buzelma01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matas Buzelis<\/a> (Chicago Bulls)<\/strong>: 8.6 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 45.4% FG.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/m\/missiyv01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yves Missi<\/a> (New Orleans Pelicans)<\/strong>: 9.1 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 1.3 BPG, 54.7% FG.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/c\/clingdo01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Donovan Clingan<\/a> (Portland Trail Blazers)<\/strong>: 6.5 PPG, 7.9 RPG, 1.6 BPG, 53.9% FG.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/c\/carrica01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bub Carrington<\/a> (Washington Wizards)<\/strong>: 9.8 PPG, 4.4 APG, 4.2 RPG, 40.1% FG.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Carrington&#8217;s durability stood out as he played all 82 games, a rare feat for rookies.<\/p>\n<h3>International Influence and Team Highlights<\/h3>\n<p>The 2024-25 NBA All-Rookie Teams reflect the league&#8217;s growing international diversity.<br \/>\nRisacher and Sarr, both hailing from France, made history as the first pair of French players to be named to the All-Rookie First Team in the same season.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/05\/20\/two-wizards-rookies-selected-all-rookie\/\" target=\"_self\">Washington Wizards<\/a> also made headlines with two rookies earning All-Rookie honors\u2014Sarr on the First Team and Carrington on the Second Team\u2014marking the franchise&#8217;s first dual selections since the 1963\u201364 season.<\/p>\n<h3>2024-25 NBA All-Rookie Teams<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">NBA All-Rookie Teams of the 2024-25 season showcase a promising new generation of talent despite doubts about this draft class. <\/span>Stephon Castle&#8217;s unanimous selection and Zaccharie Risacher&#8217;s near-unanimous recognition underscore their immediate impact in the league. With contributions from both top draft picks and standout second-rounders, the future of the NBA looks bright.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><label>Credit: <\/label>\u00a9 Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stephon Castle of the San Antonio Spurs and Zaccharie Risacher of the Atlanta Hawks have emerged as standout rookies of the 2024-25 NBA season. Castle, the fourth overall pick from UConn, not only secured the Rookie of the Year title but also earned a unanimous selection to the 2024-25 All-Rookie First Team. 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