It’s always exciting to watch the new kids on the court seize their opportunities to shine while shaping up into future stars. The top five 2010 NBA draft picks John Wall, Evan Turner, Derrick Favors, Wesley Johnson and DeMarcus Cousins are all tremendously talented athletes who possess the potential to achieve greatness at the pro level.

And the upcoming season is bound to bring other rookies to the fore just as we saw so many young leaders emerge and far exceed our expectations last year. Who will top the Freshman heap once the dust settles?