Stephon Castle leads NBA Rookie of the Year race

Stephon Castle is likely to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award. The San Antonio Spurs guard has widened his lead significantly. Castle had a standout season after winning a national championship with UConn last year. His chances of winning the Rookie of the Year award are improving, with odds now at -800. This is up from -450 just a week ago. The next closest player, Zaccharie Risacher, has much lower odds at +1800. As the season nears its end, Castle has been performing exceptionally well. He leads all rookies in scoring with an average of 13.8 points per game. He also ranks high in steals and assists. His performance has improved in March, averaging over 20 points in ten games. Recently, he scored 32 points against the top team in the Western Conference. Castle’s teammates praise his potential on defense. Veteran player Harrison Barnes believes he will win All-Defensive awards in the future. Chris Paul highlighted his ability to play on both ends of the court. At just 20 years old, Castle is already making a name for himself in the league. He could become the first player since Emeka Okafor to win a national championship and Rookie of the Year in consecutive years. In other news, Rutgers player Dylan Harper did not make the NCAA tournament but is still expected to be a top pick in the NBA draft. He talked about his season and his teammate Ace Bailey, noting Bailey's energy and scoring ability.