# Rookie

Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel delivered an epic rookie showdown, with Flagg setting an NBA teen scoring record. Meanwhile, several rookies are securing major contract extensions, signaling a bright future for the league.

### About Rookie
This topic covers the performance, development, and recognition of athletes in their inaugural professional seasons across various sports.  

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[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/rookie/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: [----------]  
Daily Average: [----------]  
[--] Week: [------] -93%  
[--] Month: [-------------] -54%  
[--] Months: [--------------] +48%  
[--] Year: [--------------] +102%  
1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-12-06  
1-Year Low: [----------] on 2025-03-09  

Engagements by network (24h):
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### Mentions: [------] (24h)
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[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/rookie/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: [------]  
Daily Average: [------]  
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-11-11  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-15  

Mentions by network (24h):
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[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/rookie/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Rookie in the last [--] hours which is down 4.40% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
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1-Year High: [------] on 2025-11-11  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-06  

The most influential creators that mention Rookie in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                              | Rank | Followers  | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                              | ---- | ---------  | ----- | ----------- |
| [@MLB](/creator/twitter/MLB)                         | [--]    | [----------] | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@upediashorts](/creator/youtube/upediashorts)       | [--]    | [----------] | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@PFHOFAmbassador](/creator/twitter/PFHOFAmbassador) | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@therookie](/creator/twitter/therookie)             | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@BenchHighlights](/creator/twitter/BenchHighlights) | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@mikecommito](/creator/twitter/mikecommito)         | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@_rookiered_](/creator/twitter/_rookiered_)         | [--]    | [-----]      | [--]     | [---]         |
| [@TheRookieBTS](/creator/twitter/TheRookieBTS)       | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [---]         |
| [@MySportsUpdate](/creator/twitter/MySportsUpdate)   | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [---]         |
| [@MLFootball](/creator/twitter/MLFootball)           | [--]   | [-------]    | [--]     | [---]         |

[View More](/list/creators/rookie/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: 82%
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[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/rookie/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 82%  
Daily Average: 74%  
[--] Week: 50% -24%  
[--] Month: 81% +6%  
[--] Months: 81% +12%  
[--] Year: 81% -4%  
1-Year High: 91% on 2025-04-06  
1-Year Low: 42% on 2025-03-11  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Cooper Flagg's Record-Breaking Performances: (30%) Cooper Flagg is making headlines with historic scoring performances, including setting an NBA teen record with [--] points. His rookie season is generating significant buzz and comparisons to other generational talents.
- Kon Knueppel's Rise in the Rookie Class: (25%) Kon Knueppel is emerging as a strong contender for Rookie of the Year, challenging top prospects like Cooper Flagg. His impressive scoring and clutch plays are drawing significant attention.
- Rookie Contract Extensions and Future Outlook: (20%) Several rookies are securing long-term contract extensions, signaling confidence from teams in their future performance. This includes notable deals for players like Jacob Wilson, indicating a positive outlook for their careers.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Concerns Over Player Behavior and League Response: (15%) Incidents involving player behavior, such as domestic violence allegations against Jaxson Hayes, are raising concerns. The league's response and handling of such issues are under scrutiny.
- Rookie Injury Setbacks: (10%) Some promising rookies are facing significant setbacks due to injuries, like Logan Evans undergoing Tommy John surgery. This raises questions about player development and long-term career prospects.
  

### Top Rookie News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

*Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*  

"Bears 'got a home run' with TE Colston Loveland - ESPN First-round pick Colston Loveland was everything Chicago could have asked for and more in his rookie season"  
[News Link](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47889924/chicago-bears-colston-loveland-breakout) [@espn](/creator/x/espn) 2026-02-13T01:05Z 57.2M followers, [---] engagements


"Podcast: Notre Dames Personnel Potential and Rookie Influx Irish Illustrated Insider breaks down Notre Dame footballs staff changes roster updates and the influx of five-star talent through recruiting and the transfer portal. The team also discusses coaching dynamics off-season developments and offers the latest on strength coach Loren Landows status with the Irish"  
[News Link](https://247sports.com/college/notre-dame/article/irish-illustrated-insider-notre-dames-personnel-potential-and-rookie-influx-274105688/) [@247Sports](/creator/x/247Sports) 2026-02-12T18:26Z 527.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Mets Kodai Senga opens up on injury woes as pivotal spring begins - nj.com Mets starter Kodai Senga hasn't been able to stay healthy since he pitched like an ace as a rookie in 2023"  
[News Link](https://www.nj.com/mets/2026/02/mets-kodai-senga-opens-up-on-injury-woes-as-pivotal-spring-begins.html) [@njdotcom](/creator/x/njdotcom) 2026-02-12T14:30Z 535.6K followers, [---] engagements


"NFL Draft: Grading every [----] rookie class after Year [--] with Browns leading way - CBS Sports Super Bowl contenders buoyed by strong rookie classes"  
[News Link](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/grading-nfl-teams-2025-rookie-class-after-year-1/) [@CBSSports](/creator/x/CBSSports) 2026-02-12T13:56Z 1.4M followers, [----] engagements



### Top Rookie Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"Best-selling Rookie Group on Circle Chart in [----] (Jan) [--]. #ALPHADRIVEONE [-------] copies [--]. #LNGSHOT [------] copies [--]. #ChRocktikal [-----] copies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/koreansales_twt/status/2022242479152750975) [@koreansales_twt](/creator/x/koreansales_twt) 2026-02-13T09:32Z 238.6K followers, 64.5K engagements


"kdm 🔥 our universe 🔥 ini rookie actor habis mandi dikasih minyak telon eh langsung bobo di lokasi syuting pules banget lagi 🤏😆"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kdrama_menfess/status/2022185065359540596) [@kdrama_menfess](/creator/x/kdrama_menfess) 2026-02-13T05:44Z 1.3M followers, 129.9K engagements


"@lix_lee007 bagus malah biar idol mereka jarang konser disini kalo perlu viral sampe Koreabiar idol" nya taubhkan ada Leader group rookie SM yg ada idol indo nya terang"an bilang di weverse gak betah di indopdhal fans dia paling banyak di indo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ashenrose_55/status/2022181679616733274) [@ashenrose_55](/creator/x/ashenrose_55) 2026-02-13T05:30Z [--] followers, 65.5K engagements


"Carlton has officially invited VFL signing and ex-GWS tall Wade Derksen to trial for a rookie spot (two spots if Motlop gets moved to LTI). Elijah Hollands still in the race to be re-listed with Will White gone. Derksen booted [--] goals from [--] NTFL games for Nightcliff this summer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/cleary_mitch/status/2022175457492578603) [@cleary_mitch](/creator/x/cleary_mitch) 2026-02-13T05:06Z 61.1K followers, 36.3K engagements

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