10 Most Exciting Philly Athletes, Age 25 Or Younger
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Nola, 22, was the Phillies' 7th overall pick in 2014. In 13 starts last season, Nola was 6-2 with a 3.59 ERA. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)
Jahlil Okafor
Okafor, 20, leads all NBA rookies in scoring averaging 17.4 PPG. However, trade rumors have curbed our enthusiasm on the big man. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
8. Jordan Hicks
Hicks, 23, was on his way to becoming the NFL defensive rookie of the year last season, but missed the final eight games due to injury. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images)
7. Nerlens Noel
Noel, 21, has quickly become one of the best young defensive players in the NBA. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
6. Maikel Franco
Franco, 23, hit .280 with 14 HR and 50 RBI's in 80 games in 2015. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
5. Ivan Provorov
Provorov, 19, was selected 7th overall in the 2015 by the Flyers. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
4. Joel Embiid
Embiid, 21, has yet to play in the NBA due to foot injuries. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
3. Fletcher Cox
Cox, 25, enters the final year of his rookie deal in 2016 as the Eagles' best defensive player. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
2. J.P. Crawford
Crawford, 21, is regarded as the 4th best prospect in all of baseball. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Shayne Gostisbehere
Gostisbehere, 22, has 34 points in just 41 games this season and set a record for a rookie with 15 straight games with a point. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)