"This year's freshman class was one of the most ballyhooed in recent memory, with NBA front offices circling June's draft on the calendars well in advance of the 2025-26 cycle. It was no different at the college level, with three legitimately transcendent players -- Kansas' Darryn Peterson, BYU's AJ Dybantsa and Duke's Cameron Boozer -- headlining a loaded group of five-star prospects."
"The numbers back up what the eye test has told us. Entering January, the top 10 of the 2025 SCNext class was averaging 17.8 points -- the most of any top-10 class since the ESPN recruiting database began in 2007, according to ESPN Research. The closest group was the 2007 class, which averaged 16.1 points. The top 10 prospects from the 2025 class also combined for 45 games of 20-plus points in the first two months of the season -- the most of any class since that 2007 group."
"Boozer entered college with a reputation as an ultra-productive winner. Entering this week, he was averaging 22.9 points, 9.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists, leading Duke to a 15-1 start."
The 2025 college basketball freshman class features multiple transcendent talents and has met elevated expectations. Kansas' Darryn Peterson, BYU's AJ Dybantsa and Duke's Cameron Boozer headline a loaded group of five-star prospects. Top freshmen have produced exceptional scoring, with the top 10 of the 2025 SCNext class averaging 17.8 points entering January, the highest since ESPN's recruiting database began in 2007, and combining for 45 games of 20-plus points in the season's first two months. NBA interest remains strong, with a mock draft projecting 16 freshmen in the 2026 first round, including the top seven picks. European players have also provided impactful contributions alongside American freshmen.
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