38 : Two Rookies Of The Year Now

Both players were former Duke roommates and teammates, marking the first time former college teammates finished 1-2 in rookie scoring since 2004–05.

Alternatively, as of April 2026, the term is frequently used in NBA discussions regarding the exceptionally tight race between former Duke teammates and Kon Knueppel , leading many to debate whether they should share a "co-Rookie of the Year" honor. 2025 MLB Highlights 38 : Two Rookies of the Year

The most recent major "Two Rookies" storyline involves the , where Cooper Flagg (Dallas Mavericks) narrowly defeated Kon Knueppel (Charlotte Hornets) on April 27, 2026. Both players were former Duke roommates and teammates,

Flagg won by only 26 points, the second-smallest gap in the modern voting era. Flagg won by only 26 points, the second-smallest

For the first time since 1989, a single team (The Athletics) saw two position players dominate the Rookie of the Year race.