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Rookie Watch: Oden begins season at head of class

Originally Published: October 24, 2008
By David Thorpe | ESPN.com

This year's rookie class is loaded with big names, from college standouts to international stars. And the Rookie of the Year race should be competitive and fun to watch.

With that said, let's take a look at the top 10 rookies heading into the 2008-09 season.

(Click here for my complete Rookie 50 rankings, which I'll be updating throughout the season.)

Also, check out my list of the top 10 sophomores to watch, headlined by last season's Rookie of ...

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