Following our release on where to buy MT 2K22, the highest overall player, and the best three-point shooter, the rookie of the year list will be released shortly.

The player ratings given to the most notable rookies in the 2021 draft class have been revealed by 2K Games. The ratings have not come as a surprise, with the Detroit Pistons' Cade Cunningham being the highest-rated rookie in the league, with the guard receiving an overall rating of 80. On that note, here's a look at the five highest-rated rookies in NBA 2K22:

Cade Cunningham • Detroit Pistons • Overall rating: 80

Cade Cunningham is an American football player.
The Detroit Pistons are well aware that they have in Cade Cunningham a future star who is eager to make an immediate impact in the NBA.

The No. 1 overall pick rebounded from a shaky debut with two 20-plus-point performances (he missed Detroit's last two games due to calf soreness). Across three games, he averaged 18.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.7 steals while shooting 42.9% from the field. Cunningham, a 40% 3-point shooter at Oklahoma State, had no trouble adjusting to the NBA line Cheap NBA 2K22 MT Coins, connecting on 50% of his 26 attempts from beyond the arc. The vast majority of his field goal attempts came from long distances and off strong drives to the rim.

Cade Cunningham is the best player in his class, based on his offensive game, leadership, and the fact that he possesses a diverse arsenal of weapons that he is comfortable employing. Cunningham has the ability to finish at the rim, pull down regular jumpers, and hit the occasional three-pointer. He is an elite passer who has, up until now, served as the team's leader and primary ball handler on all of his teams.

Jalen Green • Team: Houston Rockets • Overall Rating: 79

Jalen Green is a basketball player from the state of California.
The second-round pick of the Houston RocketsJalen Green is also the second-highest rated rookie in the NBA 2K22 video game.
Green displayed the makings of a future prolific scorer, averaging 20.3 points per game on 51.4/52.5/92.9 shooting splits. What makes those numbers even more impressive is the number of self-created, tough jumpers he was able to take down.

He has the ability to score from anywhere on the court, can finish through contact, and is an expert at quick shooting and creating space for himself and his teammates. Green's offensive game appears to be on track.

Unfortunately, a hamstring injury forced him to withdraw from the Summer League after just two or three games. Nonetheless, the Rockets must have been pleased with what they saw from the No. 2 pick, and he could challenge Cade Cunningham for the Cheap 2K22 MT 'rookie of the year' award this season.

Evan Mobley • Team: Cleveland Cavaliers • Overall rating: 78

Evan Mobley is a writer and musician from the United Kingdom.

The ratings for NBA 2K22 have been released, and Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Evan Mobley received a rating of 78.
Mobley is deceptively quick for his size, is arguably the best defender in his rookie class, and is an efficient scorer with the potential to become a star. He is already a top-tier rim protector, and his interior shot is only going to get better with experience. He is not a great three-point shooter, but he possesses the physical presence to dominate opponents, which he will continue to develop.

In one season with the University of Southern California Trojans, the Southern California native averaged 16.4 points and 8.7 rebounds per game.

Jalen Suggs • Team: Orlando Magic • Overall Rating: 77

Jalen Suggs is an American football player.
Suggs was selected by the Magic with their fifth overall pick in the 2021 draft, and he is considered one of the top four prospects in the class.

Suggs is a quick, athletic guard who possesses tremendous basketball intelligence as well as exceptional passing ability. His overall shooting style can be erratic at times, particularly when shooting from a distance. However, that is something he has a lot of time to work on.

Suggs was averaging 15.2 points and 6.3 rebounds NBA 2K22 MT Coins per game before suffering a thumb injury in the middle of his third game, which forced him to retire.

Scottie Barnes • Team: Toronto Raptors • Overall Rating: 76

Scottie Barnes is an American football player.

The Toronto Raptors were taken by surprise when they selected Scottie Barnes with the fourth overall pick in the NBA draft in 2021. Barnes, on the other hand, has a rating of 76 in NBA 2K, which places him fifth among his peers.

Barnes is a versatile guard with a large wingspan who is considered a one-of-a-kind prospect this year. He is a skilled defender who understands how to utilize his body, as well as an elite playmaker who is capable of hitting out passes and finishing moves in transition.

Barnes averaged 15.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 2.0 blocks per game, demonstrating his ability to have an impact on the game in a variety of ways on both offense and defense with a confidence that belies his age.