We are nearing the end of the season but that does not mean call-ups come to a halt. NBA teams can still call players up after the D-League regular season and even the playoffs are completed, so there is still plenty of potential for some late fireworks.
There are some familiar names near the top of the rankings this week and two newcomers as well. Four of the 10 players have played in the NBA this season, while four more have NBA experience at some point of their careers.
Six of the players are also on playoff teams, which could come into play if they do happen to earn a call-up right before or during the playoffs. D-League rosters are full of volatility and coaches will produce that “next man up” mentality, but losing a key player can really hurt a team’s championship aspirations.
Player Rankings
1) Jarnell Stokes — Sioux Falls Skyforce (Last week: 2)
Averages: 20.2 points & 9.5 rebounds on 65.5% FGs
2) Erick Green — Reno Bighorns (4)
Averages: 26.5 points, 4.2 rebounds & 4.1 assists on 52.3% FGs and 46% 3PT
3) Cory Jefferson — Bakersfield Jam (5)
Averages: 18.1 points & 10.4 rebounds on 53.4% FGs
4) Vander Blue — Los Angeles D-Fenders (9)
Averages: 26.7 points, 5.1 rebounds & 3.4 assists on 45% FGs
5) Russ Smith — Delaware 87ers (7)
Averages: 26.1 points, 4.9 rebounds & 8.0 assists on 44.9% FGs
6) Jabari Brown — Los Angeles D-Fenders (3)
Averages: 20.0 points & 2.7 rebounds on 38.8% FGs
7) Terrico White — Bakersfield Jam (unranked)
Averages: 18.9 points & 5.5 rebounds on 48% FGs and 41.3% 3PT
8) Ricky Ledo — Reno Bighorns (6)
Averages: 21.2 points & 6.3 rebounds on 44.5% FGs
9) Will Cummings — Rio Grande Valley Vipers (8)
Averages: 20.3 points & 4.9 assists on 46.5% FGs and 37.2% 3PT
10) Quinn Cook — Canton Charge (unranked)
Averages: 19.3 points & 5.3 assists on 46.3% FGs and 38.4% 3PT
On the cusp: Greg Whittington, Jaron Johnson and Tu Holloway