Willy Hernangomez named rookie of the month

2017-04-14T18:41:42+00:00 2017-04-14T18:41:42+00:00.

Aris Barkas

14/Apr/17 18:41

Eurohoops.net

The New York Knicks’ Willy Hernangomez and the Phoenix Suns’ Tyler Ulis today were named the Kia NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in April

By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net

Hernangomez, the 35th pick in NBA Draft 2015 presented by State Farm, led all Eastern Conference rookies in rebounding (8.5 rpg) and ranked second in scoring (12.5 ppg).  He was also fourth in assists (3.0 apg), steals (1.17 spg) and field goal percentage (49.2).

The 6-11 center from Spain scored in double figures in four of six games and recorded two double-doubles.  On April 9, Hernangomez matched his career highs with 24 points, five assists and three steals and grabbed 11 rebounds in a 110-97 loss to the Toronto Raptors.

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