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          Ranking Simmons, Ingram and top Rookie of the Year contenders

          Who will win Rookie of the Year this season? Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images
          • Chad Ford
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            Chad Ford
            ESPN Senior Writer
            • Senior NBA Writer for ESPN.com
            • ESPN Insider NBA Draft Analyst since 2002
            • Writes ESPN's NBA Draft Top 100 and Lottery Mock Draft
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          • Kevin Pelton
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            Kevin Pelton
            ESPN Senior Writer
            • Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series
            • Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers
            • Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system
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          Aug 16, 2016, 09:00 AM ET

          Chad Ford and Kevin Pelton are back with their series on NBA draft prospects, rookies and sophomores -- this time ranking their top contenders for the Rookie of the Year award in 2016-17.