JuJu Watkins, Hannah Hidalgo and MiLaysia Fulwiley stormed onto the scene in 2023, but it’s a new season with a new crop of talented freshmen.
Here are eight college basketball rookies who will have a major impact for their teams this season.
Sarah Strong, Connecticut: There was a lot of hype for the No. 1 overall recruit coming into UConn, and Strong is already delivering. Geno Auriemma called her one of the “most prepared” freshmen he’s ever coached, citing her ability to do a little bit of everything. Strong started for the Huskies in their first two games, putting up 15 points, 5.