MIAMI – The NBA is starting to take notice of Heat rookie big man Kel’el Ware.
Ware was named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for January.
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It’s the 12th time a Heat rookie has won the honor.
The Heat took Ware with the No. 15 pick in the draft.
He averaged 13 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.38 blocks and 24.7 minutes per game.
For the month, he led all rookies in points, rebounds, three-point field goal percentage, and tied for the most double-doubles.
Ware is considered one of the front-runners for the NBA Rookie of the Year at this point in the season.,