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Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is reportedly set to be named the 2021-22 NBA Rookie of the Year.
Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported Saturday that Barnes won the award over Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley and Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham.
NBA insider Marc Stein tweeted the voting point totals with Barnes edging Mobley 378-363, followed by Cunningham with 153.
Barnes was the No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft out of Florida State, and he played a huge role in getting the Raptors into the playoffs as the No. 5 seed.
Defensive brilliance was a hallmark of both Mobley and Barnes, with the latter emerging as a ball-stopping perimeter menace.