Isaiah Austin is coming on strong at just the right time for the Baylor Bears, who are trying to sneak into the Big Dance.
Pepperdine freshman Jeremy Major has shown the ability to be a scoring point guard for the Waves this season.
Zach LaVine emerged as a possible lottery pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, but the freshman has slumped recently.
With Brandon Ashley out for the season, freshman Rondae Hollis-Jefferson could be a key to a March run for Arizona.
Michael Frazier II has been on a tear for the Florida Gators, as the three-point bomber is hitting more than 40 percent from long range.
Freshman point guards usually back up their upperclassmen teammates, but Jordan Woodward may be the exception.
Freshman Jordan Mickey has not gotten enough publicity in this year's standout class, but he has asserted his dominance on the interior for LSU.
Jabari Parker has struggled from the field in ACC play, but he has corralled 29 boards in his last two games.
Arizona's Aaron Gordon is doing his best Blake Griffin impression this season, and the comparions is not too far off.
Kansas' Andrew Wiggins has shown flashes of brilliance during his freshman campaign, but when you're touted as the next LeBron James, it's tough to live up to the hype.
Butler big man Andrew Chrabascz has seen increased minutes with the start of conference play, and one of the nation's freshman living up to the hype.
Robert Carter Jr.'s season is over for Georgia Tech as he suffered a torn meniscus that will require surgery.
Kansas' Andrew Wiggins is still expected to be the No. 1 pick in this year's NBA Draft, but his numbers thus far have not overwhelmed.
Duke's freshman sensation Jabari Parker is clearly the frontrunner for ACC Player of the Year, but another player is quietly making his case for consideration as well. Who is it?