What happened: Alperen Sengun dropped three spots to No. 9 in the Week 4 Kia NBA MVP Ladder. The move follows a week highlighted by Alperen Sengun posting 20 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists in a win over Denver. He previously held the No. 6 spot on the ladder.
Why it matters: Sengun has sustained high-level production by flirting with a triple-double on a near-nightly basis. His continued placement among the top 10 keeps him in the national award conversation as tournament competition intensifies.
By the numbers: Sengun has recorded 21.1 points per game and 9.4 rebounds per game and 7.9 assists per game in 2026-27 through 10 games. Against Denver, he totaled 20 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists, one steal, and one block.
What to watch: Houston returns to regular-season play as the league opens a nine-game tournament schedule.