The 2025-26 college basketball season is off to an exciting start, with the high school recruiting class of 2025 exceeding expectations early on. Prominent stars such as BYU’s AJ Dybantsa, Duke’s Cameron Boozer, and UNC’s Caleb Wilson are showcasing their talents on the court, while under-the-radar players are also making significant impacts. Among these rising stars is Stanford guard Ebuka Okorie, who has been lighting up the scoreboard despite being ranked outside the top 100 in his recruiting class.
Currently, Okorie sits at No. 4 in points per game among all qualified Division I players, averaging an impressive 22.8 points. His performances have been consistent, scoring at least 10 points in every game he has played this season and notching two games with 30 or more points, including a standout 30-point game against Cal State Northridge last week.
As the calendar prepares to turn to 2026, more players like Okorie are expected to make their mark on the sport, adding to what many are calling a generational recruiting class. This week, Okorie has been recognized as the CBS Sports/USBWA Freshman of the Week, highlighting his remarkable contributions to Stanford and the broader college basketball landscape.
In addition to Okorie, the fresh talent pool includes standout players like Duke’s Cameron Boozer, who leads the nation in scoring with 23.3 points per game, and BYU’s Dybantsa, who recently recorded a triple-double. Other notable freshmen making waves are UNC’s Wilson, who has achieved nine double-doubles this season, and Kansas’s Peterson, who, despite some injury setbacks, remains a highly regarded prospect.
As this freshman class continues to develop, there is a palpable excitement surrounding their impact on college basketball, hinting at thrilling seasons to come.