Kyrie Irving was the lone unanimous selection to the NBA’s 2011-12 All-Rookie First Team. (David Liam Kyle, Getty Images)

The NBA announced its list of the top 12 rookies of the 2011-12 season today, with Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving receiving a unanimous selection on the first team. Irving averaged 18.5 points, 5.4 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals in his first NBA season, and was named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year earlier this year.

Irving is joined by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio, Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried, Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson, New York Knicks guard Iman Shumpert, San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard and Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Knight on the first team, which includes seven players instead of the customary five because of a three-way tie for fifth place.

Houston Rockets forward Chandler Parsons, Sacramento Kings guard Isiah Thomas, New Jersey Nets guard MarShon Brooks, Timberwolves forward Derrick Williams and Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson make up the All-Rookie Second Team.

Kyring Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers will be named the 2012 Rookie of the Year, according to Marc Stein of ESPN.com.

Irving was the Number One overall pick in 2011 out of Duke, despite missing most of the season with an injured foot.

In his inaugural campaign with the Cavs, Irving averaged 18.5 points per game.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving could return from injury tonight, according to Tom Reed of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Irving has been sidelined since he sprained his right shoulder March 30. The 20-year-old, however, has been ramping up workouts in recent weeks in hopes of returning to the team before the end of the season.

“It depends on [trainer] Max [Benton] and the medical staff and if they clear me to play along with coach Scott,” Irving told the Plain Dealer. “Right now, it’s in my hands, but not really.”

In 46 games this season, Irving has averaged 18.8 points and 5.7 assists per contest.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving will be out at least a week with a sprained shoulder, according to the Associated Press. Irving aggravated the injury Tuesday in a blowout loss to San Antonio.

Irving underwent an MRI Wednesday, which revealed a sprain and bruise in his shoulder. He is expected to miss a week, but it could be up to 1o days.

The leading scorer for the Cavaliers, Irving is averaging 18.8 points and 5.7 assists per game.

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie point guard Kyrie Irving has been cleared to play tonight, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

#Cavs have activated Kyrie Irving. He will play tonight

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Reed, Boyer (@PDcavsinsider) February 15, 2012

After participating in the entire practice Tuesday, Irving is set to finally play tonight at home against the Indiana Pacers.  The rookie was sidelined after he experienced headaches, later diagnosed as a concussion, shortly before playing against the Los Angeles Clippers on Feb.8.  The concussion was believed to be sustained the day before against the Miami Heat when Irving made a drive to the basket and fell down hitting his head against Dwayne Wade’s knee.

Before the injury, Irving was averaging  18 points, 5.1 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game.

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie point guard Kyrie Irving will miss the next two games with a concussion, according to ESPN.

Irving sustained the concussion against the Miami Heat in the fourth quarter Tuesday when he attempted to drive to the basket and fell back striking his head on Dwayne Wade’s knee. The Cavaliers ended up losing the contest 91-107.

Already out one game, Irving will also miss the next two home games on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks and Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Irving’s status is officially listed as day-to-day and he will be replaced by Ramon Sessions. The Cavaliers (10-14) will be playing tonight against the Milwaukee Bucks (11-14).

Kyrie Irving has already seen a lot of milestones in his young NBA career — his first start, his first game-winning shot, his first 30-point game. Now he’s got his first injury as well. Irving is out with a concussion, according to ESPN.

Moments before tipoff of tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers, the team revealed Irving’s injury. There is no immediate timetable for his return.

The Cavaliers said in a release that Irving was kneed in the head during the fourth quarter of last night’s loss to the Heat. He complained of a headache after the game, and that headache worsened during the day today.

Ramon Sessions will temporarily start in place of Irving, who has averaged 18.0 points and 5.1 assists so far this season for the Cavs.