2024-25 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Top Players for Category Leagues

In the NBA, a new star is quickly emerging before our eyes. Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs is captivating audiences with his exceptional talent and potential.

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Wemby had a truly historic rookie year (fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus has more on Wembanyama's unreal achievements here) and many fantasy basketball managers are itching for a chance to draft him.

But how high should you reach for him? Well, if Dan's first batch of category rankings is any indication, the No. 1 pick is the only selection you're guaranteed the chance to select Wembanyama.

Yes, Wemby has supplanted Nikola Jokić in the ranks for the 2024-25 NBA season, but it's not a stretch to see why. Wemby did incredible things for category managers last season, so imagine how he'll perform in just his second season in the NBA.

Check out Dan's full category-league draft rankings below: