In the final days of 2025, the Kia Rookie Ladder remains unchanged, with Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks at the top and Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets in second. Both had impressive December performances, with Flagg averaging 23.5 points on 52% shooting and Knueppel scoring 20.9 points, hitting 45% from three. A recent matchup between VJ Edgecombe of Philadelphia and Cedric Coward of Memphis shook things up, with Edgecombe surging to third and Coward climbing to fifth. Fans are excited about these rookies stepping up, with Caleb Love of Portland, Mohamed Diawara of New York, and Maxime Raynaud of Sacramento making notable contributions. Clutch moments define the leaders, with Flagg and Edgecombe showcasing late-game heroics. New Orleans Pelicans Derik Queen sits fourth with top rookie totals in rebounds and assists. Keep an eye out for New Years Eve games where half the ladder plays, and potential December Rookie of the Month nods for Flagg in the West and Knueppel in the East. Checkout Solipillow.com

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