Flagg, Knueppel, Harper Lead All‑Rookie First Team
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- Cooper Flagg earned a unanimous first‑team All‑Rookie spot and topped the Rookie of the Year voting, edging out Kon Knueppel.
- Kon Knueppel was also a unanimous first‑team All‑Rookie selection and finished second in the Rookie of the Year vote.
- Dylan Harper secured a first‑team All‑Rookie nod, appearing on all 100 ballots with 93 first‑team votes and seven second‑team votes.
- VJ Edgecombe earned a unanimous first‑team All‑Rookie selection alongside Flagg and Knueppel.
- Jeremiah Fears was named to the All‑Rookie second team with Derik Queen, Ace Bailey, Maxime Raynaud and Collin Murray‑Boyles.
Why it matters: The five first‑team rookies gain heightened market value and leverage for contract extensions, while their clubs benefit from increased fan interest and merchandising revenue in the upcoming season.
