Reports: Karl-Anthony Towns will be named Rookie of the Year

Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns is reportedly expected to be named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year at a team press conference on Monday.

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Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns will be named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year on Monday, according to multiplereports.

ESPN’s Marc Stein first reported the news.

Towns, the first overall pick in last year’s draft out of Kentucky, led all rookies this season with 18.3 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. Philadephia’s Jahlil Okafor finished second in scoring with 17.5 points on average, while New York’s Kristaps Porzingis was third in scoring and second in rebounding with 14.3 and 5.5 per game.

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Minnesota has now had a Rookie of the Year winner in back-to-back seasons after Andrew Wiggins won in 2014–15.

– Kenny Ducey