{"id":147006,"date":"2025-12-12T10:34:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T15:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/?p=147006"},"modified":"2025-12-12T10:34:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T15:34:18","slug":"2025-26-topps-chrome-basketball-rookies-to-collect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/2025-26-topps-chrome-basketball-rookies-to-collect\/","title":{"rendered":"2025-26 Topps Chrome\u00ae Basketball Rookies to Collect"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chasing a Loaded Chrome Rookie Class<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The upcoming release of 2025-26 Topps Chrome\u00ae Basketball<\/strong> promises collectors an array of fantastic Chrome cards and chase-worthy stars in keeping with the brand’s long and storied history in The Hobby. Chief among those players are members of a fantastic 2025 NBA rookie class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the release fast approaching, let’s take a look at some of the top rookies to collect in 2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2025\u201326 Topps Chrome Basketball<\/strong> features a loaded rookie class led by Cooper Flagg<\/strong>, Ace Bailey<\/strong>, and more, giving collectors base, parallel, variation, and autograph Chrome cards<\/strong> of the NBA\u2019s newest stars.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Top 2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball Rookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball #251 Cooper Flagg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 top overall pick in the 2025 nba draft out of duke University
\u2022 considered a generational talent, Flagg is already performing at a high level
\u2022 became youngest player of all time to score at least 35 points in an NBA game<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 chase flagg in base<\/a>, parallel, variation, and auto cards<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 \u201cI think we\u2019re just meshing together. Guys are trying to figure out their roles, and those roles are kind of getting defined, and everybody\u2019s kind of sacrificing and putting the team first.\u201d – cooper flagg on his rookie season with dallas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball #255 Ace Bailey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 fifth overall pick in 2025 nba draft out of rutgers university
\u2022 became the second jazz rookie to score 100 or more points on 50% or better shooting and 40% or better shooting from three in his first 10 career starts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 chase bailey in base, parallel<\/a>, variation, and auto cards<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 “I’m really impressed. And it’s not from the high flying dunks, not from the shot-making ability. Just from a young guy who came in, to work, and came in to actually get better, to learn, to listen.” – dwyane wade on Ace bailey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball #266 Yang Hansen Orange Refractor \/25<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 16th overall pick in 2025 nba draft out of china
\u2022 ninth chinese player to be selected in the nba draft
\u2022 impressive combination of skill, size, and basketball iq <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 chase hansen in base, parallel, variation<\/a>, and auto cards<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 \u201cHigh-end skill set – His ability to pass, his basketball IQ, his functionality in the post, his ability to step out.\u201d – portland gm joe cronin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chase These Other Rookies in 2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Dylan Harper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Kon Knueppel<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • V.J. Edgecombe<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Derik Queen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cedric Coward<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball<\/strong> is coming soon, and this loaded rookie class is already making its mark in the NBA and in The Hobby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    2025-26 Topps Chrome\u00ae Basketball Rookie FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Who are the top rookies in 2025\u201326 Topps Chrome Basketball?<\/strong><\/strong>\n
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      • Cooper Flagg headlines the class, with additional chase rookies like Ace Bailey, Yang Hansen, Dylan Harper, Kon Knueppel, Derik Queen, V.J. Edgecombe, and Cedric Coward.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • What kinds of rookie cards can I pull in 2025\u201326 Topps Chrome Basketball?<\/strong>\n
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        • Collectors can chase rookies in base cards, colorful Chrome parallels, image variations, and autograph cards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Why is the 2025 NBA rookie class considered to be so strong?<\/strong><\/strong>\n
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          • Several players in the 2025 class have already stepped into big roles, broken early records, or shown high-level potential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Why do rookie cards in Topps Chrome products matter to collectors?<\/strong><\/strong>\n
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            • Topps Chrome pairs key rookies with premium chromium card stock and parallel rainbows, creating some of the most desirable rookie cards in The Hobby.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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              • Focus:<\/strong> 2025\u201326 Topps Chrome Basketball rookie class<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Names to Chase:<\/strong> Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey, Yang Hansen, Dylan Harper, Kon Knueppel, V.J. Edgecombe, Derik Queen, Cedric Coward<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Card Types:<\/strong> Base, parallels, variations, and autographs for key rookies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Hobby Angle:<\/strong> A \u201cloaded\u201d class already making an impact in the NBA and in The Hobby<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                Chasing a Loaded Chrome Rookie Class The upcoming release of 2025-26 Topps Chrome\u00ae Basketball promises collectors an array of fantastic Chrome cards and chase-worthy stars in keeping with the brand’s long and storied history in The Hobby. Chief among those players are members of a fantastic 2025 NBA rookie class. With the release fast approaching, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":144886,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"mc4wp_mailchimp_campaign":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[9955],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-147006","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-basketball-cards"],"acf":{"color_theme":"rgba(255,80,119,1)"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/147006","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=147006"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/147006\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/144886"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=147006"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=147006"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=147006"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}