NBA 2018-19: 5 Preseason Picks for Rookie of the Year

#5 Collin Sexton, Cleveland Cavaliers

Sexton is a fighter and winner in heart

When LeBron left the Cavs the first time, back in 2010, he vacated the role of the dominant ball handler. Kyrie Irving, who was Cleveland's first-round pick in 2011, got that role and won Rookie of the Year thanks to it. This is what Collin Sexton will hope for this year.

Sexton, who averaged 19.2 points per game in college, can run the floor whenever possible and with great speed. He won Alabama's ticket to the NCAA Tournament with a buzzer-beater lay-up, after running the entire length of the court in less than four seconds.

Collin also plays a very physical brand of basketball. He made a living off going inside the paint and drawing fouls, and on defense, he never shied away from close contact.

Sexton spent his only college year playing under one of college basketball's best point guards in history and former NBA champion, Avery Johnson. With the lessons, he learned from him and the big role he can expect in Cleveland, Collin can be the next great point guard of the NBA.