March can be a tricky time for NBA rookies.
On the one hand, they're grinding through the dog days of the league's 82-game schedule, doing their darndest to avoid the proverbial rookie wall—assuming they haven't already crashed into it. On the other hand, for the recent collegians out there, the approach of the NCAA tournament must be bittersweet, what with all the excitement of March Madness and nostalgia for the pomp and circumstance that surrounds it (overseas rookies aside).
You could understand, then, if some first-years were to lose focus from time to time. Then again, between playoff pushes for those on competitive clubs and bigger minutes for those headed to the lottery, there's plenty to occupy everyone's full attention and effort.
And that's before factoring in the climb up our rookie ladder, which has shifted considerably since our last update.
Speaking of which, here's a look at how the top 15 picks from the 2015 NBA draft are faring as the campaign approaches its stretch run.
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Frank Kaminsky, C, No. 9 Pick, Charlotte Hornets
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