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The NBA rookie batch of 2009 offers lots of potential. Though the results still has to be seen in a few or more years to come, there are a lot of speculations, promises, hype, and drama surrounding it. There's might be no LeBron James-Carmelo Anthony close ROY race like way back in 2003 nor is deep as the 1984 batch which had Michael Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon, Charles Barkley, and John Stockton but for sure the 2009 batch has a lot in store for the years to come. The 2009 NBA Draft had a lot of surprises. DeJuan Blair fell to the second round as he was expected to end up late in the first round while Tyler Hansbrough was picked earlier than thought. The Minnesota Timberwolves also made a bold move by picking 3 point guards in the first round. Here are some of the top players to watch from the 2009 rookie batch in the NBA for the years to come.

1.) Blake Griffin - Listed as 6'10, Griffin was the surest choice in the 2009 NBA Draft. In his last year with Oklahoma, Griffin averaged 22.7 points, 14.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.2 blocks, and 1.1 steals a game in 33.3 minutes a game in 35 games. Only in his sophomore year with Oklahoma, Griffin is a highly talented and gifted player. His athleticism is off the charts yet possesses the work ethic and willingness to improve. Drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2009 NBA Draft, the 20-year old Griffin is groomed to be the team's top guy in years to come. Playing alongside veterans Baron Davis and Marcus Camby will prove too useful for Griffin. If the Clippers can get a good hold of him, they're in good shape as they've got a good stock of young and promising talents in Eric Gordon and Al Thornton to be with Griffin.

2.) James Harden - Dubbed as the most complete player and most mature player in the 2009 NBA Draft, James Harden brings in decent shooting and good basketball fundamentals. Only in his second year with the Arizona State Sun Devils, Harden averaged 20.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.7 steals and hits close to 50% from the field and 35.6% of his attempts from behind the three point arc. Drafted 3rd overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder, it might take some time to see Harden bloom into a full pledged star in the NBA. Harden is a consistent scorer in college and once scored 40 points in Arizona State's 88-58 win over UTEP.

3.) Stephen Curry - At 6'3, Stephen Curry is undoubtedly the best shooter in the 2009 NBA Draft and has the potential to become one of the best and greatest shooters the NBA

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