A panel of experts has predicted that Clippers forward Blake Griffin will win Rookie of the Year this coming season.

ESPN polled 53 experts, with 43 tabbing Griffin as the frontrunner to take home the award after the 2009-10 season.

James Harden and Jonny Flynn tied for second place with three votes each, while Stephen Curry, Hasheem Thabeet and Tyreke Evans received the remaining four votes.

ESPN pointed out that only two of the past 10 No. 1 picks have won Rookie of the Year, and that a member of the Clippers has never taken home the honor.