Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (hip) is probable for Friday's contest against the Boston Celtics. He is expected to return from a one-game absence. AJ Green and Andre Jackson Jr. will lose playing time to Rollins, who has been Milwaukee's most productive player late in the season. The 23-year-old has averaged 22.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 1.8 steals over his last five outings. If he's cleared to play, Rollins should once again be a focal point of Milwaukee's offense, though Boston held him to just five points in their last meeting.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (hip) won't suit up for Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. Rollins made his return to the court on Tuesday, but will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set. He finished with 24 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds across 36 minutes of action. The Bucks will likely need to lean on AJ Green, Gary Trent Jr., and Andre Jackson Jr. on Wednesday. Out of this trio, Green is the most consistent fantasy option. He should be considered a trustworthy DFS option for Wednesday's slate.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (hip) is available for Tuesday's game against Dallas after missing one contest with left hip soreness. Rollins has been productive when given starter minutes, averaging 20.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.6 steals across his last five appearances, and he should continue seeing strong usage with Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Bobby Portis (wrist) still out. Andre Jackson Jr. is expected to move back to the bench with Rollins returning. Rollins should continue to hold standard-league value and carries DFS appeal while Milwaukee remains short-handed.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (hip) is probable for Tuesday's matchup with the Dallas Mavericks. He didn't play in Sunday's loss to the Clippers due to a sore left hip flexor. Andre Jackson Jr. started that game and will likely move back to the bench on Tuesday night. Rollins' return will also affect Gary Trent Jr., who took on a leading role on offense against the Clippers with a season-high 36 points. Recently, Rollins has struggled to perform at a consistent level. However, his average numbers have been solid, as the 23-year-old has posted 16.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 1.6 steals per game in March.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Rollins struggled on Saturday and will now sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set due to left hip soreness. The absence of Rollins should mean increased roles for Andre Jackson Jr. and AJ Green. Between the two, Green is the better streaming option for Sunday's slate due to his ability to shoot from beyond the arc. Fantasy managers should consider Rollins as day-to-day for now.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against Cleveland after being a late addition to the injury report. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) sidelined, Rollins should continue seeing meaningful on-ball opportunities after producing 20 points, seven assists, three steals, and three three-pointers in 37 minutes last game. Kevin Porter Jr.'s return could cap some of that upside, but Rollins still profiles as a viable assists and steals streamer. Bobby Portis and Kyle Kuzma should also remain involved offensively, while Rollins holds value in deeper formats while starting.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against Oklahoma City. Rollins remains day-to-day, but his absence keeps Milwaukee's backcourt usage condensed. Cam Thomas is the clear short-term beneficiary after erupting for 34 points with four threes, four rebounds, and two assists in 25 minutes Wednesday. He profiles as a points-and-threes streamer while Rollins sits. Kevin Porter Jr., who logged 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists in 39 minutes, should continue handling primary playmaking duties. AJ Green's role remains steady, but low usage limits his ceiling.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (foot) will miss the first game of a back-to-back on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic. He was a late addition to the injury report due to right foot plantar fasciitis. Rollins' absence could give Cam Thomas a chance to start, while Gary Harris is another option. At the same time, there will be more shots available to Kevin Porter Jr., Kyle Kuzma, and AJ Green.

The Milwaukee Bucks have re-signed guard Ryan Rollins to a long term extension on Sunday. The two sides have agreed on a three-year, $12 million contract. The last year of the deal is a player option, which is a good deal for Rollins. Last season, Rollins averaged 6.2 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists across 14.6 minutes per game in 56 contests. Rollins figures to have a legitimate shot at the starting point guard spot with Damian Lillard no longer with the team. It's worth noting Kevin Porter Jr. re-signed with the Bucks this offseason. Possibly, the two of them split up the point guard job in Milwaukee. Rollins probably won't be a must-have fantasy option, but he'll likely have more fantasy value than he did last season.

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Ryan Rollins (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Chicago. The 22-year-old is dealing with a shoulder issue, missing a fourth consecutive contest. Before getting hurt, Rollins had battled out a rotation spot for himself and logged 22 minutes in his last appearance. His absence has given Delon Wright a regular role. He's been limited to 3.8 points in the past four games but has done a good job as a playmaker, dishing out 4.5 assists. Wright, who's known as a defensive specialist, has also averaged 2.3 steals over the four-game stretch.

It's funny that every year at the NBA Draft, once the end of the guaranteed money and live appearances arrives at the end of the first round, everybody tunes out and refers to the 60th pick as "Mr. Irrelevant." That's not very accurate though, is it?Speaking historically, the title of "Mr. Irrelevant" could just as easily be applied to each pick in the draft, as organizations differ greatly in their evaluation of talent and their own needs, particularly in a year without the NCAA tournament. The nickname just doesn't reflect how basketball works anymore. Executives strategically stockpile second-round draft picks for the less burdensome financial obligations, and organizations in rebuilding mode get super creative to field a respectable team on a budget.Particularly in the NBA where worldwide talent is plentiful and positional lines continue to fade, the opportunity is everything: in the right situation, the right under-the-radar player can make an immediate, poignant statement. With professional development leagues for 16-18-year-olds, an ever-expanding set of domestic/international opportunities due to the sheer growth of basketball, and widespread NIL rights for college athletes, players of all levels and localities are starting to get their due exposure and now have enough freedom to hone their skills in a place, and at a pace, that fits best with their path to the NBA. 

Introduction

I am inherently skeptical and distrusting of scouting from the high school level to pre-Draft. That's why in this annual article, I tend to favor overlooked college players (love the mid-majors/non-power conferences) with either well-rounded, polished games or specific statistical specialties.We are going to discuss a handful of 2023 second-round picks and undrafted free agent signees who, given their individual skillsets and circumstances, warrant the attention of Fantasy Basketball Managers as potential high-impact rookies for the 2023-24 campaign who can quietly be acquired on clearance once they start showing signs of emergence.As I will frequently emphasize and reiterate: in 2023, there is very little difference between the vast majority of second-round draft picks and undrafted free agents--it always all comes down to the skillsets they possess, their capacity for growth, and the situations they've landed in.Seasons will be made and broken with early identification of the diamond-in-the-rough rookies. I used to list out the many examples from the past season in this introduction portion, but we are now in a beautiful era where there are just too many to count. There is also very little separating the featured players below and those dubbed "Honorable Mentions"--so put in the work and keep an eye out throughout the regular season for who is receiving and seizing their opportunities. 

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Washington Wizards guard Ryan Rollins registered a solid two-way game as the team took home the victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday. The former Golden State Warrior ended the game with 17 points, nine assists, three rebounds, and five steals while shooting 5-for-13 from the floor. Rollins seemed to be everywhere defensively and made up for his lower three-point shooting numbers by getting to the line and converting all six of his free throws. The 21-year-old was part of the trade that sent Chris Paul to Golden State, and he should see a little more playing time on this rebuilding squad.

The Washington Wizards acquired Jordan Poole, Ryan Rollins, and multiple draft picks in exchange for veteran point guard Chris Paul. The Warriors recently said they weren't willing to move Poole, but that quickly changed. It sounds like Rollins is a throw-in here, but the 20-year-old does have potential. He was limited to 12 games last season due to foot surgery. He's a former second-round pick of the Warriors, so fantasy managers shouldn't get too excited here. The only reason Rollins might even be somewhat relevant in any formats is that there should be plenty of minutes available on the rebuilding Wizards roster.