Commentary
Which sophs are soaring? Which are slumping?
Originally Published: January 24, 2008
By
David Thorpe | ESPN.com
We've been focusing each week on this year's rookie class, and now, as we reach the midpoint of the season, it's time to take a look at last year's rookies and how they're developing in Year 2 of their young NBA careers.
Which sophs are on the verge of stardom? Which are showing strong signs of development? Which seem to be stuck in the dreaded sophomore slump? And which have a long way to go?
Here are my top 10 sophomores, plus some others to keep an eye on:
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