11/04/2025
http://u1hoops.com/2025/11/04/freshman-takeover-opening-night-college-hoops-2025/
The 2017 class was special — but this 2025 group is already making its case as the best we’ve seen in recent memory. Opening Night was a freshman takeover across the country:
⭐ Darius Acuff Jr. — 22 pts | 4 ast in Arkansas debut, with 20 in the first half
🚀 Meleek Thomas — 21 pts | 7 ast | 3 stl in his Razorback debut — two-way impact
⭐ Koa Peat — 30 pts & 7 reb vs a Top-3 team on a national stage in Las Vegas
🎯 AJ Dybantsa — Big-time closer in Vegas as BYU took down Villanova
🚀 Caleb Wilson — 22 pts with 7 dunks in a dominant ACC debut for UNC
🧱 Tounde Yessoufou — 24 pts, 7 reb, and 10 straight made FGs for Baylor
🧨 Kansas rookies — Darryn Peterson (21) + Flory Bidunga (23) in a statement win
This class didn’t just show promise — it delivered production, poise, and star power from Day One.
The highly-touted Class of 2025 made an immediate impact on opening night, headlined by standout debuts from Koa Peat, AJ Dybantsa, Caleb Wilson, and more. From Las Vegas showdowns to ACC blowouts,…