While Atlanta Hawks rookie Zaccharie Risacher made a compelling case to win it, San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle has won the 2024-2025 NBA Rookie of the y

Castle led all rookies this season in points (1,190) and steals (74). Risacher finished strong, winning Eastern Conference rookie of the month for both February and March. Wells led all rookies in games started (74) and 3-pointers made (138, matching the total posted by Washington's Bub Carrington).

Stephon Castle won a national championship with the University of Connecticut in his lone college season. The 20-year-old wing has now earned a major individual accolade.