Flagg, Knueppel headline unanimous picks for NBA All-Rookie first team
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NEW YORK — Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel led a trio of unanimous selections to the NBA’s 2025-26 All-Rookie first team, announced Wednesday night.
Flagg, Knueppel and Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe appeared as first-team choices on all 100 media ballots. They were joined by San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper and Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward to complete the first team. Harper was also listed on every ballot, earning 93 first-team and seven second-team votes.
The same five players were the only ones to receive consideration in this season’s Rookie of the Year race, in which Flagg edged Knueppel for the award.
All-Rookie teams
First team: Cooper Flagg (Mavericks), Kon Knueppel (Hornets), VJ Edgecombe (76ers), Dylan Harper (Spurs), Cedric Coward (Grizzlies).
Second team: Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans), Derik Queen (Pelicans), Ace Bailey (Jazz), Maxime Raynaud (Kings), Collin Murray-Boyles (Raptors).
The league will reveal the All-Defensive team on Friday, followed by the All-NBA team on Sunday. Coach of the Year honors are scheduled for release next Tuesday.
Source: ESPN
