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8 Young Players Who Are Killing It, According to Advanced Stats

Rising and surprising, here are eight emerging NBA stars to watch β€” with video

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Jeremias Engelmann
Nov 05, 2025
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With the NBA season in full swing, it’s a good time to highlight the young players who have taken a big leap.

Our eight names today include two new and improved top-10 players in the NBA, a sophomore showing impact, and a pair of former nobodies who are making a huge difference for surprising teams.

Let’s dive in!

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Basketball analyst. Creator of ESPN's Real Plus-Minus. Formerly with the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks
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