rookie

Example Sentences

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“This guy was the No. 1 pick in the draft, Rookie of the Year,” Sterling said, “and he’s making a PowerPoint.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Rookie guard Chance Gray played much of that quarter with Ariel Atkins out for most of the half with a head injury.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Stoudemire, who was the only NBA player in this year’s class, was Rookie of the Year in 2003 and became six-time All-Star.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Stoudemire was a six-time NBA All-Star and the 2003 NBA Rookie of the Year after jumping into the league from high school.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

“It’s time for Rookie Royale! Two rookies will battle it out for the first time in the Ring.”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas