The 2007-2008 freshman class in Men’s College basketball is often cited as the strongest group of players in recent history. There have been innumerable lists ranking the top players and overwhelming media coverage of these young men. Most have fan sites dedicated to them, NBA scouts attending their every game, and so much hype surrounding their names that some pundits are waiting for them to trip and fall.
Basketball Fan Heaven
How are they faring so far? The NCAA basketball season is still very young but already there have been some outstanding matchups of the top teams showcasing the best freshman talent. With some great early season tournaments, the major conference teams aren’t just playing guarantee-money opponents. Fans have witnessed several top 25 battles and have been treated to some stellar games by the young talent.
Are the young court princes living up to the hype?
Top Five Freshmen
Let’s look at five players who make the top spots on nearly every pre-season list:
