The New Orleans Pelicans rookie continues to earn postseason recognition.
After finishing third in Rookie of the Year voting, Zion Williamson has been named to the NBA’s All-Rookie First Team.
Memphis Grizzlies teammates Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke join Williamson on the first team along with Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn and Golden State Warriors forward Eric Paschall.
Williamson averaged 22.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game in 24 games this season.
New Orleans rookie and No. 8 overall selection in last year’s draft Jaxson Hayes received five second team votes.
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro, Toronto Raptors guard Terence Davis, Chicago Bulls guard Coby White, Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington and Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura were named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.