NBA 2019-20: Rookie of the Year Power Rankings Week 17

#4 Tyler Herro - Miami Heat

Tyler Herro missed Week 16 due to a foot injury

Tyler Herro missed his fourth straight game on Monday night as the Miami Heat defeated the Golden State Warriors. Herro is struggling with a foot injury and could be out until after the All-Star break - although the 20-year-old remains in the mix to be named ROY thanks to his excellent start to life in the NBA.

Despite featuring from the bench, Herro has averaged 13.1 points and 4.0 rebounds in just 27.7 minutes per contest - and the guard is also shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc. In his last outing on Feb. 2 - Herro dropped 23 points in just 26 minutes against the Magic - and the Miami star will remain relevant in the race for as long as he can stay healthy.

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#3 Zion Williamson - New Orleans Pelicans

Zion Williamson leads rookies in points per game

The New Orleans Pelicans remain a long shot to make the playoffs, although Zion Williamson has been able to live up to the billing during his early weeks in the NBA. The 19-year-old endured a poor shooting night against the Bucks as he connected with just 5 of his 19 field goal attempts - although he still finished with 20 points, 7 rebounds, and five assists. Two days later against the Bulls, Williamson missed just two of his 11 field goal attempts as he recorded 21 points in just 25 minutes.

Williamson missed Saturday's win over the Pacers due to an ankle problem but will return on Tuesday against the Trail Blazers. Admittedly, he has played just eight times, although the Duke product is averaging 19.8 points and 7.5 rebounds in just 26.9 minutes per contest - and he will continue to gain ground in the ROY race following the All-Star break.