Rookies::

As I'm sure you already know, its never easy taking a rookie on draft day. You simply do not know what you are going to get. Sure these kids were stars in college or internationally but that doesn't always translate in the association, especially not right away. Of course, there are plenty of success stories amongst rookies come draft day. Look no further than Kyrie Irving last year, Blake Griffin the year before (I know it wasn't technically his first year in the league,) or even John Wall a few years back. These guys made an immediate impact for their respective teams, and made many fantasy owners very happy they took a chance on them. My whole league laughed at me when I selected Kyrie Irving in the 6th round last year. Joke was on them. So lets take a look at the rookies we should be targeting come draft day this year.

Anthony Davis: C Hornets
Davis was the number one overall pick in last years NBA draft coming out Kentucky. He spent the summer winning a gold medal with Team USA, and although he didn't see too much live action, you gotta believe that experience did wonders in terms of making him NBA ready.  Sure, Davis is only nineteen and his game definitely still needs some work but he is certainly a threat for a double double game in and game out. He proved to be an above average shot blocker at Kentucky and that should translate immediately in the association. Target Davis on the early side of the mid rounds. Centers are hard to come by.

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist: F Bobcats
Like Davis, MKG is also a nineteen year old product of Kentucky. He was selected second overall in last years NBA draft and should also make an immediate impact. The Bobcats could certainly use an injection of talent. Its been reported that Bobcats coach Mike Dunlap has been working with MKG on a "hitch" in his jumper. Target MKG as a mid to late round option on draft day.

Damian Lillard: G Trail Blazers
Hasn't come into the league with the fanfare of Davis or MKG but the Blazers have already dubbed Lillard their starting point guard for the foreseeable future. This bodes well for his immediate fantasy value as he is not competing with a veteran point guard for minutes. Lillard tore up summer league, and this doesn't seem to be a fluke. I see Lillard developing a nice pick and role with LaMarcus Aldridge. Target Lillard in the mid rounds of your draft but I think there is some serious upside here.