Popular hip hop magazine XXL posts a yearly “freshman class” of the genre’s brightest new breakout stars. It is often debated not just who is the best amongst the class itself, but the classes ...

Just weeks before the 2025-26 college basketball season began, UConn was dealt a significant blow. Braylon Mullins, the preseason Big East Freshman of the Year, suffered an ankle injury during ...

BYU's AJ Dybantsa and Kansas' Darryn Peterson are two of college basketball's biggest stars, but the freshman class' depth goes well beyond them. Ed Zurga / Getty Images College basketball was ...

Kansas guard Darryn Peterson also makes his debut on the list after being limited due to injuries in a class that is historic for its depth. The 2025–26 freshman class in college basketball has been ...

Jan 10, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) reacts during the second half against the Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images ...