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Which 2020-21 NBA rookies should you take a chance on in fantasy basketball drafts?
By Nick Whalen, RotoWire
Special to Yahoo Sports
In fantasy basketball, the general rule is to refrain from over-investing in rookies.
Last season, for instance, only two first-year players — Ja Morant and Kendrick Nunn — ranked inside the top 120 in eight-category total value. Both players (Morant in particular) proved valuable for fantasy managers, but those who took fliers on RJ Barrett, Zion Williamson, Darius Garland, or Rui Hachimura were not so handsomely rewarded.
In fairness, certain players have been able to buck that trend. Karl-Anthony Towns was a revelation as a rookie, putting up 18.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.7 blocks en route to a top-20 finish in per-game value. The fact that he played all 82 games pushed him inside the top 10 in total value. Similarly, Ben Simmons was a strong fantasy commodity right away, cruising to a top-30 finish in per-game value — though he did miss his true rookie year while recovering from injury.
Donovan Mitchell, Trae Young, and Jaren Jackson are among the other recent exceptions, but on the whole, buying in on multiple rookies tends to be a fickle investment. For every Donovan Mitchell there's a Josh Jackson, and for every Trae Young there's a Markelle Fultz (OK, maybe that's an extreme example).
With all of that said, my goal is not to dissuade you from investing in any rookies this season. There's reason to believe LaMelo Ball, James Wiseman, Obi Toppin, and Tyrese Haliburton — whom I, myself, took late in an NFBKC draft this week — each has some upside. But it's important to evaluate each situation individually and determine the point in your draft at which the risk becomes worth the reward.
Unlike a year ago, the 2020 NBA rookie class is a fairly straightforward one when it comes to evaluating fantasy value. Last season, the hype around players like Morant and especially Zion Williamson sent fantasy managers into a frenzy. While those who reached for Williamson early were ultimately burned, it was at least easy to understand why so many managers were eager to be the one to get their hands on the No. 1 overall pick.
This time around, fantasy players won't have to worry about spending a third or fourth-round pick on a rookie who's logged only a smattering of preseason minutes. According to Yahoo ADP data, the most coveted rookie is LaMelo Ball (94.2), who's typically still available around the end of the eighth round. James Wiseman (99.6) is close behind, while Obi Toppin (128.4) and Anthony Edwards (129.2) are a couple rounds back.
At those points in the draft, taking a flier on a rookie is a completely fine strategy, but managers should still closely evaluate each situation and be prepared to cut bait if and when the time comes.
Here's a closer look at the notable rookies from the 2020 class:
LaMelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets
While he slipped to No. 3 on draft night, there's a reason Ball is the rookie with the highest ADP. Through two preseason games, it's clear that his passing is for real, and his impressive rebounding numbers overseas look like they'll translate. Long term, Ball has the potential to be one of the best passers and volume assists producers in the NBA.
In the short term, though, Ball is unlikely to be an efficient scorer as a rookie. And he'll likely post a high turnover rate that could prove problematic for managers in nine-category formats. The other barrier, at least for right now, is that Ball will probably begin the season in a bench role behind Devonte' Graham and Terry Rozier. The Hornets' roster isn't exactly a model of depth, however, so even if he spends most of the year as the sixth man, that should still result in a sizable workload.
James Wiseman, Golden State Warriors
Given that Wiseman is yet to play in the preseason, he makes for a difficult evaluation. Even a moderately impressive exhibition showing could boost his ADP, but without that opportunity, fantasy managers have been relatively cautious. Upside-wise, Wiseman has a chance to be the best fantasy rookie in the class. He's an incredible athlete with all-world measurables who walks into a unique but appealing fantasy situation in Golden State.
The problem is we haven't seen him play in a sanctioned game — college or NBA — since last winter. No one is suggesting Wiseman's skills have diminished over that time, but it's much easier to invest in a player who you've seen play basketball within the last 365 days. With that in mind, Wiseman does carry some risk, but he's the rookie I'd be willing to take a stab at slightly ahead of his ADP. If can hit the ground running, Wiseman could be a strong field goal percentage, rebounds, and blocks producer for a team that's counting on him to contribute right away.
If he lives up to his potential, James Wiseman could be the top fantasy rookie of 2020-21. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Obi Toppin, New York Knicks
Toppin enters the NBA with considerable momentum after a dominant season at Dayton. Evaluators rightfully questioned his age and defensive ability, but neither of those are major concerns from a fantasy perspective. In fact, Toppin coming into the league at age 22 might be a benefit in terms of his physical readiness. Thus far, he's had one good preseason game (11 points, seven rebounds, one assist, one block in 20 minutes) and one bad one (four points on 1-of-9 FG, four rebounds in 24 minutes), but the concern is that he's come off the bench in both exhibitions. It's difficult to gauge how the rotation will look when the games begin to count, but if Toppin is stuck behind Julius Randle for much of the year, he'll likely be a borderline-rostered player, at best.
Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
The No.1 pick in any draft is always going to have some appeal, but Edwards is a stay-away for me this season. In the long-term, Edwards could very well grow into a productive player, or even a star. But he enters the league with a shaky resume, by No. 1 pick standards, and joins a Timberwolves roster already overflowing with guards. As a ball-stopping, score-first player, Edwards' fantasy value would be relatively limited, even if he were guaranteed to step into a 30-minute-per-night role.
Isaac Okoro, Cleveland Cavaliers
Despite going fifth overall, Okoro was mostly written off as a first-year fantasy contributor, but through two preseason games, he's worked his way into the late-round discussion. In his debut against Indiana, Okoro finished with 18 points, 16 of which came in the fourth quarter, to go with three steals and a 4-of-4 night at the free-throw line. Two nights later, he followed up with 15 points, working his way to the line 10 times in 28 minutes and adding four assists and three boards. It could simply be a preseason mirage, but Okoro looks further along than anticipated. If he can shoot the three even semi-reliably, he'll have a chance to earn a starting spot.
Killian Hayes, Detroit Pistons
As a starter from Day 1, Hayes should be on the fantasy radar, but he's unlikely to be this year's Ja Morant. Hayes struggled in his debut, committing seven turnovers and finishing with just five points and three assists in a loss to the Knicks. He looked a little better in Sunday's rematch, but it will likely be a developmental year for the 19-year-old. Hayes could end up putting up decent counting stats, but efficiency will likely be a significant problem.
Tyrese Haliburton, Sacramento Kings
Considering the franchise we're dealing with, it's tough to be optimistic about any rookie who ends up in Sacramento. But the Kings may have ended up with the steal of the draft in Haliburton. After a shaky debut last Friday, Haliburton settled in on Sunday against Portland, finishing with 11 points, seven assists, six rebounds, a steal, and a block in 30 minutes. That's exactly the kind of all-around potential Haliburton flashed during his two years at Iowa State.
He'll likely begin the season in a bench role, but Haliburton should have plenty of opportunities considering he can play both guard spots for a team with very little backcourt depth. Long-term, Haliburton's fantasy upside is as high as any player from the 2020 rookie class.
Deni Avdija, Wizards: He had an efficient preseason debut (15 points, 6-6 FG), and Scott Brooks implied this week that Avdija has a good chance to open the season as the starting small forward. Avdija is an above-average playmaker for his size, but he'll likely be mostly a points and threes contributor as a rookie.
Cole Anthony, Magic: I'm already on the record that Anthony is my dark horse Rookie of the Year pick. He's in an incredibly fantasy-friendly situation for a No. 15 pick and could open the season as Orlando's first guard off the bench.
Devin Vassell, Spurs: Historically, San Antonio favors veterans over young players, but the Spurs aren't typically picking in the lottery. Vassell is a work in progress, but the early returns have been positive. Through two preseason games, Vassell has totaled 23 points, three three-pointers, 10 rebounds, three assists, seven steals, and a block.
Aaron Nesmith, Celtics: By no means should Nesmith be drafted, but he's a name to monitor after the Celtics lost some depth this offseason. A prolific shooter at the college level, Nesmith could eventually become a high-level source of threes.
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Il collegio di Costa Volpino fu un collegio elettorale uninominale della Repubblica Italiana per l'elezione della Camera dei deputati. Apparteneva alla circoscrizione Lombardia 2 e fu utilizzato per eleggere un deputato nella XII, XIII e XIV legislatura.

Venne istituito nel 1993 con la cosiddetta Legge Mattarella (Legge n. 277, Nuove norme per l'elezione della Camera dei deputati), attuata in seguito al referendum abrogativo del 1993. La legge istituì per la Camera dei deputati e per il Senato della Repubblica un sistema di elezione misto, in parte maggioritario e in parte proporzionale. Il 75% dei parlamentari dell'assemblea veniva eletto in collegi uninominali tramite sistema maggioritario a turno unico; il restante 25% alla Camera veniva eletto tramite sistema proporzionale con liste bloccate.

Il collegio venne abolito insieme a tutti gli altri che costituivano la Camera con la promulgazione della legge elettorale successiva, la cosiddetta Legge Calderoli. Questa prevedeva un sistema proporzionale con premio di maggioranza, che alla Camera veniva attribuito a livello nazionale.

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Il collegio di Costa Volpino era uno dei 74 collegi uninominali in cui era suddivisa la Lombardia e, come previsto dal D.Lgs. del 20 dicembre 1993 n. 536, era interamente compreso nella provincia di Bergamo e comprendeva i seguenti comuni: Adrara San Martino, Adrara San Rocco, Berzo San Fermo, Bianzano, Borgo di Terzo, Bossico, Casazza, Castro, Cenate Sopra, Cenate Sotto, Costa Volpino, Credaro, Endine Gaiano, Entratico, Fonteno, Foresto Sparso, Gandosso, Gaverina Terme, Gorle, Grone, Lovere, Luzzana, Monasterolo del Castello, Parzanica, Pianico, Predore, Ranica, Ranzanico, Riva di Solto, Rogno, Sarnico, Scanzorosciate, Solto Collina, Sovere, Spinone al Lago, Tavernola Bergamasca, Torre Boldone, Torre de' Roveri, Trescore Balneario, Viadanica, Vigano San Martino, Vigolo, Villongo e Zandobbio.

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 Circoscrizioni e collegi elettorali della Camera dei deputati del 1993

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Oil & Energy Service Professionals (OESP) will be holding its Spring Board of Directors meeting from March 22-24 in Suffern, NY. The meeting will be held at the Crowne Plaza Suffern located at 3 Executive Blvd in Suffern, NY. In addition to the Board meeting, Convention and Education Committees will also convene. There will be an optional Saturday outing to Thunder Mountain. For more info and registration, visit thinkoesp.org.
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Mariners opt for pitching in amateur draft
The Mariners Monday selected a pair of pitchers with their first two selections in the 2015 first-year player draft, starting with 18-year-old RHP Nick Neidert at 60th overall. Neidert played prep baseball at Peachtree Ridge High School in Lawrenceville, GA., where he was named all-region.
The 6-foot-1, 185-pounder was selected first-team All-America and Southeast All-Region first team by Perfect Game in 2015. He signed a national letter of intent to play college baseball at the University of South Carolina.
With their second pick, 72nd overall, the Mariners selected RHP Andrew Moore out of Oregon State University. The 21-year-old was named first-team All-Pac-12 as a junior the past season. He went 7-2 with a 1.91 ERA in 16 starts. In 10 starts in Pac-12 play, he was 6-1 with a 1.51 ERA while averaging eight strikeouts per nine innings.
In three seasons in Corvallis, Moore went 27-9 with a 2.10 ERA in 51 games, including 48 starts.
Moore graduated from North Eugene High School and was named Oregon High School Pitcher of the Year as a sophomore and junior, and the 5A State Player of the Year as a senior.
Seattle did not have a first-round pick in the draft due to signing free agent Nelson Cruz.
The draft continues Tuesday with rounds 3-10. Rounds 11-40 are Wednesday.
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I'd say it's going to be at least 4 years before we see the payoffs on this draft but based on the way Jack manages players they stand a chance of being called up in less than 2 years. Maybe even getting called up mid-season in 2016.

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Electricity: Proposed tariff hike insensitive, ill-timed – ActionAid
September 1, 2021 Benjamin Umuteme Business 0
ActionAid Nigeria has insisted that the proposed increase in electricity tariff by the federal government will not only erode the purchasing power of Nigerian workers but also further impoverish more Nigerians.
The non-governmental organisation working to eradicate poverty in Nigeria described the timing of the increase as insensitive and ill-timed saying benefits of previous increases are not being felt by Nigerians.
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) had directed the 11 Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to increase their tariffs from Wednesday, September 1, 2021.
Speaking in Abuja, AAN Country Director, Ene Obi said "The increase in electricity tariff is not only ill timed but insensitive to the precarious plight of Nigerians whose lean disposable incomes are already decapitated. ActionAid's position is hinged on the premise that previous hike in electricity tariffs had not translated to effective and regulatory strategies to manage the impact of such hikes on macroeconomic indices affecting end-users that are currently economically crippled and trapped".
According to her, with this increase, more people would soon join the more than a hundred million Nigerians living below the poverty line.
"Instead of this tariff hike, NERC should compel all the actors in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry to ensure increased efficiency in the power sector including managing energy loses to make erratic power supply a thing of the past as a way of boosting productivity and Nigeria's GDP. We urge NERC to rescind this decision and ensure that the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry improves its performance before considering a tariff increase.
"If this purported decision is not reconsidered, the cost of production of basic items produced in the country will increase and this may also lead to job losses in the already ailing medium and small-scale industries in Nigeria. Investors who rely largely on power supply will obviously not be able to break even. To remain afloat, they will have to shift the burden of increased cost of production to the final consumers of their products and services in an economy already choked by inflation," the Country Director said.
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Q: Simple query to run on bigQuery I am going to run a very simple query using python script. To make sure my script is working I am going to create a very simple .sql file with a simple query which does not depend on any other table.
something like: select currentDate
or something similar

A: You don't need a from clause in BigQuery.  So something like this:
 select 1 as x

or:
 select current_date as curdate

I would suggest that you give the column a name so you can verify that you can access the column in your code.

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