Which fantasy basketball players are going to exceed expectations in 2024-25? Who will disappoint? Who is ready to take things to an elite level? Our experts list their picks.

Jalen Duren, Pistons: Duren has already established himself as one of the NBA’s best rebounders and a nightly 15-and-15 threat. Injuries shook up his sophomore year, so he could be in line for a mini-leap forward.

Although Zaccharie Risacher was selected with the first overall pick this year, he could struggle to carve out a role as a rookie. Alex Rikleen breaks down which rookies could surprise this season.

Identify the one and avoid the other like your fantasy season depends on it. Because it might. Successfully mining for underrated talent, while sidestepping players who end up underperforming, makes for a formula that's bound to pay off fantasy dividends all campaign long.

RotoWire breaks down what to look for from the top rookies ahead of the 2024-25 season. Zaccharie Risacher (right) and Alex Sarr are scheduled to face off on Oct. 28 for the first time. Several experts have labeled this year’s draft class as one of the weaker ones in recent memory,