Ranking of top 25 incoming freshman classes for 2025-26 season

Recruting is always a hot button issue in college basketball. Who are the best players? Who will make the biggest impact? There are recruiting rankings everywhere but those experts rank a class based on accumulation of talent. Busting Brackets has ranked the classes based on impact and how much these freshman will play and help their teams win.
Mar 27, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kevin Young calls to his team during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide during an East Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Mar 27, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kevin Young calls to his team during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide during an East Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images | Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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No. 13 Alabama Crimson Tide

London Jemison- 4 star- # 32 nationally

Davion Hannah- 4 star- # 48 nationally

Amari Allen- 4 star- # 75 nationally

It doesn't matter what the roster looks like for the Crimson Tide; they are going to get production from their freshman. 2025 is the season when head coach Nate Oats doesn't have a surefire NBA prospect heading into the offseason but still has a ton of talent and players who are going to contribute to winning for the new SEC powerhouse.

Jemison is an efficient offensive scorer who can score from all three levels of the court. His game is perfect for the Alabama offense. Hannah is a great athlete who excels at getting downhill to the basket and often gets fouled. He is a streaky shooter, but he will be relied upon to get to the rim. He has a ceiling that resembles Mark Sears's. Allen will play multiple positions and is an efficient offensive player who can shoot and draw fouls. Oats has recruited the perfect players for his system.

No. 12 Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Jalen Haralson – 4 star - # 20 nationally

Brady Koehler – 4 star - # 78 nationally

Ryder Frost – 4 star - # 79 nationally

Tommy Ahneman – 3 star - # 152 nationally

The goal of every new coach is to get things moving in a positive direction by the end of their third season. That shows meaningful progress and gives the fan base hope. That is the goal of Notre Dame and head coach Micah Shrewsberry. Shrewsberry has always been known for his ability to recruit, and he finally has a fantastic recruiting class in South Bend to jumpstart the rebuild.

Haralson is a talented player who initiates offense from all over the floor. He is a good shooter, but he is at his best when he exploits mismatches and gets to the rim. Koehler is a significant asset on the defensive end of the floor. He can be an elite shot blocker. Frost is a catch-and-shoot three-point shooter who shot over 40% from beyond the arc in high school. Ahneman is a back-to-the-basket post who is effective on his left or his right.