Forgive my ignorance, but this year as opposed to previous seasons I am completely oblivious as to what to expect from this year's rookie class. Primarily since I didn't follow the college season this past year. Does anyone have any early predictions for rookie of the year? or any forsight to any rookies that could make an immediate impact this year? I play fantasy basketball on the regular so I would love a heads up. (Otherwise I will just have to carefully monitor the pre-season games to get my info) Right off the back, I am impressed with Nate Robinson out of New York but unclear as to what his role will be on Larry's new team.

no feedback folks? I guess I wasn't the only one to miss last years college basketball season.

I've included the list of draft picks for the first round to inspire some thoughts. Does anyone in this first round jump out at you as being a player to watch based on the role they are projected to play on their respective teams?

1 Milwaukee Andrew Bogut - C
2 Atlanta Marvin Williams - SF
3 Utah Deron Williams - PG
4 New Orleans Chris Paul - PG
5 Charlotte Raymond Felton - PG
6 Portland Martell Webster - SG
7 Toronto Charlie Villanueva - PF
8 New York Channing Frye - C
9 Golden State Ike Diogu - PF
10 LA Lakers Andrew Bynum - C
11 Orlando Fran Vazquez - PF
12 LA Clippers Yaroslav Korolev - SF
13 Charlotte Sean May - PF
14 Minnesota Rashad McCants - SG
15 New Jersey Antoine Wright - SG
16 Toronto Joey Graham - SF
17 Indiana Danny Granger - SF
18 Boston Gerald Green - SG
19 Memphis Hakim Warrick - PF
20 Denver Julius Hodge - SG
21 Phoenix Nate Robinson - PG
22 Denver Jarrett Jack - PG
23 Sacramento Francisco Garcia - SG
24 Houston Luther Head - PG
25 Seattle Johan Petro - C
26 Detroit Jason Maxiell - PF
27 Portland Linas Kleiza - SF
28 San Antonio Ian Mahinmi - PF
29 Miami Wayne Simien - PF
30 New York David Lee - PF

J-Max of course.

Villanueva and Graham, because Toronto needs all the personnel help they can get.

Vazquez shafted the Magic and signed a European contract.

Felton is the PG of the future in Charlotte. Bynum will get some run under Phil Jackson but he's raw.

Just my thoughts.

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Momma was queen of the mambo, Poppa was king of the congo, deep down in the jungle, I start banging my first bongo
Every monkey like to be, in my place instead of me, cause I'm the king of bongo baby, I'm the king of bongo bong
-Manu Chao

Whats so special about Bogut? I have heard him compared as the next Luc Longley. If true then thats certainly a waste of a pick.

The comparison is because they are both Australian and caucasian.

Bogut is a very decent player. I think he will win ROY. Just my 2 cents.

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Momma was queen of the mambo, Poppa was king of the congo, deep down in the jungle, I start banging my first bongo
Every monkey like to be, in my place instead of me, cause I'm the king of bongo baby, I'm the king of bongo bong
-Manu Chao

to be honest i hadn't really heard of bogut until he got to the states, but i don't see how anyone can compare him to luc longley. luc's claim to fame was winning 3 championships, but when will perdue begins to get starts over you, you know you're not that good.

i'm not sure if all the hype about bogut is justified, i think everyone just got swept along with the train, but he is definitely going to bring it every night, and really there aren't that many big guys with heart in this league.

i'm thinking perhaps a 15-9-4 season would be a good start...

i didn't get to watch a lot of college ball this season, but of the players I did get to watch during the season, I like Francisco Garcia from Louisville. Looks like he will be playing for the Kings.

Although I didn't get to watch many games during the season, the three standout players during the tournament for me (that made the first round, at least) were Jason Maxiel from Cincinnatti, and Sean May and Raymond Felton from UNC.

Honorable mention goes to Salim Stoudamire from Arizona. I didn't see him on the first round list, so I'm not sure if he went in the second round, or stayed in school. Great shooter. Fast guard. Shoots too much.

He's on Atlanta right now. I see Salim kinda like a Ben Gordon kinda player, he might be a big sleeper this year.

Anybody watch the Philly game on NBA tv last night. Luther Head looked good.