The 2024 NBA rookie class underwhelmed for fantasy, with not one player finishing inside the top 120 in 9-cat leagues. Still, several first-year players became fantasy-relevant by season's end, with potential heading into next season. Many probably forgot that Jared McCain emerged as the top rookie, leading the class in scoring with 15.3 points per game and demonstrating poise beyond his years. An untimely injury ended McCain’s season prematurely, leaving Stephon Castle to ascend the rookie ladder to potentially become Rookie of the Year.
Here's a closer look at what we learned from this season's rookies and where the future might be heading.