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          Rudy Gobert leads soph rankings

          Utah's Rudy Gobert is making his presence felt in the paint, altering shots with his massive wingspan. Chris Nicoll/USA TODAY Sports
          • David Thorpe, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 4, 2015, 12:00 AM ET
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          As the rookie class continues to disappoint as a whole, it can find hope by watching what the sophomores are doing this season after struggling as rooks last year. In a league always searching for quality big men, rim protectors and scorers, the 2013 draft class is proving to be talented and deep. Here are my latest rankings of the top sophs: