NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Pelicans might be 2-12, but their rookie class has been a bright spot this season.

Rookie guard Jeremiah Fears and center Derik Queen have had their share of beginner’s mistakes, but have been acclimating to the professional level and are getting recognition for their efforts.

The NBA tracks the progression of rookies leaguewide with its weekly “Ladder” updates, a progress report that follows who could become Rookie of the Year at the end of the season.

In the rankings this week, which get updated every Wednesday, Fears is ranked at No. 6 and Queen rises to No. 7.

Here’s the full Top 10, according to NBA.com :

1. Kon Knueppel

2. Cedric Coward

3. Cooper Flagg

4. Ryan Kalkbrenner

5. VJ Edgecombe

6. Jeremiah Fears

7. Derik Queen

8. Ace Bailey

9. Tre Joh

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