All eyes will be on this season's NBA rookie class -- headed by No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama -- but don't sleep on a whole list of second-year players to watch.
Before we get to them, let's acknowledge the sophomores who already proved their star power. Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, the 2022 top overall pick, made an immediate splash on his way to winning the Rookie of the Year award and playing for Team USA at the FIBA World Cup.
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams, who both earned All-Rookie honors, also proved their quality during successful debut seasons.