Xavier Tillman ranked in top ten of NBA.com Kia Rookie Ladder

It hasn’t been a big surprise to Michigan State Basketball fans to see Xavier Tillman’s immediate impact in the NBA. The Memphis Grizzlies got an absolute steal when they were able to grab Tillman in the second round and he has been an immediate contributor for the Grizzlies, averaging 7.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assist per game.

For his efforts, Tillman has been named in the top ten of the NBA.com Kia Rookie Ladder. He was unranked in the last update of the ladder.

Here is the full top ten:

1. LaMelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets
2. Tyrese Haliburton, Sacramento Kings
3. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
4. Jae’Sean Tate, Houston Rockets
5. Immanuel Quickley, New York Knicks
6. Saddiq Bey, Detroit Pistons
7. Patrick Williams, Chicago Bulls
8. Desmond Bane, Memphis Grizzlies
9. Isaac Okoro, Cleveland Cavaliers
10. Xavier Tillman, Memphis Grizzlies