Triple double elevates Charlotte's Kemba Walker in weekly rookie rankings

These rankings reflect which rookies had the best week.

View full sizeChuck Burton, Associated PressCharlotte's Kemba Walker (1) has been inconsistent with his shooting, but he's been a source of optimism for a woeful Charlotte team this season.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- In the early months of this shortened season, these rankings reflect which rookies had the best week. That means the rankings could swing wildly. At the All-Star break on Feb. 26, with two months under their belts, we'll start ranking the leaders for the Rookie of the Year award.

Statistics through Friday's games.

1. Kyrie Irving, Cleveland, G

Stats: 18.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists

Comment: Game winner vs. Boston boosted his stock even higher.

Rank last week: 3

2. Kemba Walker, Charlotte, G

Stats: 11.9 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists

Comment: First member of this rookie class to record triple double with 20 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists in loss to Washington.

Rank last week: 7

3. Ricky Rubio, Minnesota, G

Stats: 11.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 8.8 assists

Comment: Western Conference Rookie of the Month.

Rank last week: 1

4. Brandon Knight, Detroit, G

Stats: 12.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists

Comment: Career-high 26 points in victory over Milwaukee.

Rank last week: 6

5. Lavoy Allen, Philadelphia, F

Stats: 6.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists

Comment: Career-high 15 points in big victory over Chicago.

Rank last week: Unranked

6. Andrew Goudelock, Lakers, G

Stats: 4.6 points, .7 rebounds, .7 assists

Comment: Averaged more than 11 points in four games last week.

Rank last week: Unranked

7. Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio, G-F

Stats: 6.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, .8 assists

Comment: 12 points, 10 rebounds in victory at Memphis.

Rank last week: Unranked

8. Shelvin Mack, Washington, G

Stats: 3.5 points, 1.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists

Comment: Career-high 12 points in loss at Orlando.

Rank last week: Unranked

9. Jordan Williams, New Jersey, F

Stats: 2.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, .4 assists

Comment: Career highs of nine points, eight rebounds for injury-ravaged Nets in win over Detroit.

Rank last week: Unranked

10. JaJuan Johnson, Boston, F

Stats: 2.8 points, .8 rebounds, 0 assists

Comment: Career-high 11 points and good defense in win over Toronto.

Rank last week: Unranked

Dropped out: Boston's E'Twaun Moore, Minnesota's Derrick Williams, Sacramento's Jimmer Fredette, Miami's Norris Cole, Milwaukee's Jon Leuer, New Orleans' Gustavo Ayon.

Just missed: Ayon, Chicago's Jimmy Butler, Portland's Elliot Williams.

Source: http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2012/02/triple_double_elevates_charlot.html

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