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5 underrated NBA rookies to watch for in 2014

By Evan Massey

Mar 23, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; Wichita State Shockers forward Cleanthony Early (11) reacts against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half in the third round of the 2014 NCAA Men
Mar 23, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; Wichita State Shockers forward Cleanthony Early (11) reacts against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half in the third round of the 2014 NCAA Men /
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Feb 15, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; A view NBA logo during the NBA All Star Jam Session at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 15, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; A view NBA logo during the NBA All Star Jam Session at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

When everything is said and done, this will likely end up being the strongest draft class that the league will see for quite some time. There are players all throughout the draft that have the potential to make big impacts, and there are players who are expected to become major superstars in the league as well. It’s going to be intriguing to look back in the future and see what all of these players have done throughout their careers.

All five of these players have potential to become a rotational player, and be important pieces for their respective teams. They all have a talent that is irrefutable, and their game does look like it will transfer to the NBA. It’s hard to predict whether or not a player is going to be able to make the jump from college to the pros, but these five guys possess the attitude and talent to make it happen.

Expect to see all five of these guys prove themselves in their rookie seasons. They are all hard workers with good attitudes, and will improve throughout the course of the season. There are going to more rookies that step up as well, but these are five that should be watched closely throughout the course of the season.

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