Stephon Castle's freshman season in the NBA was almost as successful as his equivalent at the University of Connecticut. While it won't end with a championship, Castle's first professional tour with the San Antonio Spurs has him in contention for the Association's Rookie of the Year honor.

Jared McCain was tracking toward runaway Rookie of the Year honors before a left knee injury prematurely ended his season. He would have a stronger case over any of the three in front of him if he played more. But the 23 games in which he appeared more than proved his utility as a shot-maker.

San Antonio Spurs guard and former UConn men's basketball player Stephon Castle is a finalist for NBA Rookie of the Year.