LaMelo Ball was named Rookie of the Year on Wednesday and is now part of this year's All-Rookie First Team. Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports

NBA announces 2020-21 All-Rookie Teams

Originally posted on Hoops Rumors | By Dana Gauruder | Last updated 6/17/21

LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, Jae’Sean Tate and Saddiq Bey comprised this year’s All-Rookie First Team, as NBA Communications announced on Thursday:

The 2020-21 NBA All-Rookie First Team:

LaMelo Ball
Saddiq Bey
Anthony Edwards
Tyrese Haliburton
Jae'Sean Tate pic.twitter.com/3YPdTmZnIm
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) June 18, 2021

Ball, who was named Rookie of the Year on Thursday, led first-year NBA players in assists (6.1 APG) and steals (1.59 SPG) and ranked second in scoring (15.7 PPG) and rebounding (5.9 RPG) for the Hornets. Edwards, the No. 1 pick in the draft by the Timberwolves, averaged a rookie-high 19.3 points per game.

The Kings’ Haliburton ranked third among rookies in scoring (13.0 PPG) and second in assists (5.3 APG). Bey, the 19^th overall pick, made a rookie-high 175 three-pointers for the Pistons. Tate, who went undrafted in 2018 and played in Australia last season, averaged 11.3 PPG and 5.3 PPG for the Rockets.

The All-Rookie Second Team consists of Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley, Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane, Pistons center Isaiah Stewart, Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro and Bulls forward Patrick Williams.