Ranking Top 15 Rookies Playing in NBA Las Vegas Summer League

15) F Noa Essengue, Chicago Bulls

Noa Essengue was a bit of a late riser in the draft process and in the NBA Draft itself. The international prospect remained in postseason play in Germany but chose to live out his dreams and attend the draft to hear his name called. Landing in the Windy City, the French product will have the opportunity to prove why the Chicago Bulls felt confident taking him inside the lottery.

2) G Dylan Harper, San Antonio Spurs

Dylan Harper's premier is anxiously being awaited by Spurs fans after the guard missed action in the California Classic to kick off Summer League. The Rutgers standout will have the opportunity to show what he offers to the San Antonio Spurs backcourt heading into his rookie season.

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3) G/F Ace Bailey, Utah Jazz

Ace Bailey has already shown plenty of flashes through his first couple of games with the Utah Jazz during the Salt Lake City Summer League over the last few days. As he continues to find his rhythm with his new squad, all eyes will be on Bailey in Vegas.

4) G VJ Edgecombe, Philadelphia 76ers

VJ Edgecombe may already be the most impressive rookie throughout the early Summer League play in Salt Lake City. The Baylor star impressed in his first game with the Philadelphia 76ers with 28 points and 10 rebounds. Edgecombe will look to carry that momentum into Summer League play in Las Vegas.

5) G Tre Johnson, Washington Wizards

Tre Johnson may be the most anticipated rookie to see outside of the big names in the top five. The Texas standout was drafted with confidence by the Washington Wizards due to the explosive scoring ability he showed with the Longhorns. Now, he'll have the chance to give Wizards fans a glimpse of what he can do.

6) G Jeremiah Fears, New Orleans Pelicans

Jeremiah Fears landing spot with the New Orleans Pelicans will be interesting moving forward, not due to a lack of talent but instead a questionable fit. Regardless, New Orleans clearly has a vision in mind for the talented guard, and the team's front office brass will likely make it a priority for him to be involved early in Summer League play.

7) G Kon Knueppel, Charlotte Hornets

Kon Knueppel was arguably the first surprise of round one during the NBA Draft when the Charlotte Hornets selected him at No. 4 overall. Many labeled the selection for the Duke standout as a reach, but he'll have the chance to prove a top-five selection was warranted when he hits the floor in Vegas.

8) C Khaman Maluach, Phoenix Suns

Khaman Maluach is one of the most raw prospects in this entire draft class, which many deemed the Phoenix Suns fortunate to land at No. 10. Another standout from Duke, who many had projected within the top of the lottery, will have the opportunity to prove that his skill set will help him immediately translate to the next level.

9) C Derik Queen, New Orleans Pelicans

When the Pelicans paid a steep price to move up in the draft to select Derik Queen, it left many scratching their head. The move itself seemed to point towards desperation from the front office, but it's clear that the Pelicans graded the Maryland big man high enough on their board to deem it worthy of their first-round pick next year to land him. Hopefully, for the Pels, Queen can show why in the Summer League.

10) F Collin Murray-Boyles, Toronto Raptors

Collin Murray-Boyles made waves on social media following his expression after being selected by the Toronto Raptors. The Gamecock product didn't seem too pleased with the fit in the North, but perhaps after adjusting to the change, he'll be more willing to focus on his development, especially if it leads to a sizable role with the Raptors. Nonetheless, his journey will start in Las Vegas during the Summer League.

11) G Kasparas Jakucionis, Miami Heat

Kasparas Jakucionis may be the biggest steal of the entire draft class, falling out of the top 10, where many projected him to land throughout the whole process. Through his first couple of games for the Miami Heat, the Illinois guard has struggled to show why scouts were high on his potential. However, he'll head to Las Vegas looking to get back on track.

12) F Cedric Coward, Memphis Grizzlies

Cedric Coward missed his first opportunity to suit up for the Memphis Grizzlies in Salt Lake City, but with him being listed on the team's Summer League roster, it's clear the team expects him to suit up at some point. With many labeling the move as a reach, Coward has the opportunity to silence the noise if he can play in Las Vegas.

13) G Egor Demin, Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets received plenty of flak about selecting Egor Demin with the No. 8 overall pick in the NBA Draft, with many feeling he'd be available later in the first round. However, Sean Marks didn't back down post-draft, making it clear that the team feels that the BYU guard can be a premier talent for them. Demin could silence the noise if he can put his talent on full display in Las Vegas.

14) G Jase Richardson, Orlando Magic

Entering the draft process, Jase Richardson was viewed as a lottery pick by nearly every platform putting together mock drafts. However, following the combine, the Michigan State freshman's stock seemed to fall, and by draft night, he slid down to the Orlando Magic late in the first round. Heading into Summer League, Richardson can keep the chip on his shoulder and prove the doubters wrong.

15) F Noa Essengue, Chicago Bulls

Noa Essengue was a bit of a late riser in the draft process and in the NBA Draft itself. The international prospect remained in postseason play in Germany but chose to live out his dreams and attend the draft to hear his name called. Landing in the Windy City, the French product will have the opportunity to prove why the Chicago Bulls felt confident taking him inside the lottery.