Updated odds for the Rookie of the Year: Yang Hanjun rises to 8th place, receiving widespread acclaim for his Summer League performance.

On July 20th, Beijing time, the updated odds for the NBA Rookie of the Year for the new season show that Yang Hanjun has climbed to 8th place! Before the Summer League began, his odds for winning the award were ranked 15th. Now, as the Summer League journey concludes, it is only natural that Yang Hanjun has garnered widespread acclaim.

The latest odds are as follows: 1. Flagg (-225), 2. Trey Johnson, Ace Bailey, and Dylan Harper (all at +800), 5. Ekichum (+900), 6. Fells and Knupel (both at +2500), 8. Derek Quinn and Yang Hanjun (both at +4000), 10. Deming, Jakuchonis, and Little Clayton (all at +5000), 13. Essinger (+6600), 14. Murray Boyles and Coward (both at +8000).

Top pick Flagg remains far ahead; he has only played two Summer League games but has already impressed everyone with his talent. Trey Johnson, Bailey, and Harper are also regarded as promising high-draft rookies. Third pick Ekichum is ranked fifth.

Yang Hanjun's ranking on this list has seen a steady rise. Right after the draft, his odds for winning were (+25000), placing him at 27th. A week later, his odds improved to 15th. Now, thanks to his performance in the Summer League, Yang Hanjun has continued to ascend, currently tied for 8th place with the Pelicans' 13th pick, Quinn.

In four Summer League games, Yang Hanjun averaged 10.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.3 blocks. According to reports, he will return to his home country to join the national team in preparation for the Asian Cup tournament in Saudi Arabia in early August.