We've deemed this the best freshman class in recent memory -- standout performances by stars such as BYU's AJ Dybantsa, Duke's Cameron Boozer and North Carolina's Caleb Wilson have been the anchors of that theory. But the beauty of this class is that it's full of high-level players who could become household names by the end of March.
Have you heard of Hannes Steinbach, the 6-foot-11 forward from Germany who is averaging a double-double for the Washington Huskies? Keep reading. What about Keaton Wagler, a four-star guard who didn't earn a spot in the SC Next 100 high school recruiting rankings but could play his way into the first round of the 2026 NBA draft?