By Canadian Press

Toronto’s Scottie Barnes captures NBA rookie of the year honours

Apr 23, 2022 | 12:04 PM

Toronto’s Scottie Barnes has been named the NBA rookie of the year.

The news broke just as Barnes was cleared to play in the Raptors’ game Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers, after missing two games with a sprained ankle.

The 20-year-old averaged 15.3 points and 7.5 rebounds on 49.2 per cent shooting in his first season with the Raptors.

Barnes, the No. 4 pick in the 2021 draft, becomes the third Raptor to win rookie honours after Damon Stoudamire (1996) and Vince Carter (1999).

The Raptors faced elimination Saturday, trailing Philadelphia 3-0 in their best-of-seven series. 

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 23, 2022.

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