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The Freshman of 2013-2014

Although the 2013-2014 season ended just about a month ago it is time to look in the future. This year's freshman class is amazing with a ton of great forwards. So let's take a look at the near future of college basketball.

Andrew Wiggins
Andrew Wiggins, G/F
Wiggins is the consensus number one overall high school player in America. He is extremely athletic with a ton of abilities. He can score any time he touches the ball and excels in a ton of different areas. His athleticism has been on show more than once in the high school ranks. He is yet to declare though he is considering Kansas, Florida State and UNC and of course Kentucky. If he goes to Kentucky he'll improve a class that has been labeled the best ever.

Jabari Parker, F Committed to Duke
Coach K got a frontcourt stud in 6-8 forward Jabari Parker from Simeon High in Chicago. Parker is truly dangerous because of his versatility on the court. He can power down in the paint and has the ability to nail a deep shot. Expect Parker, to live up to all the hype. He will be an All-American at Duke and then head on to be a Top 5 pick in the 2014 NBA Draft.

Julius Randle, F Committed to Kentucky
Although it is going to be tough to live up to the hype of former Kentucky big men Anthony Davis and Nerlens Noel, Randle could have an incredible year at Kentucky next year. He has the size (6-9) to dominate at the power forward position and is very strong. Expect him to get a ton of rebounds, score consistently and even block some shots.

Aaron Gordon, F Committed to Arizona
If you have seen any clips of Aaron Gordon you know how good he will be at Arizona next year. He is extremely athletic and he lives above the rim. He constantly gets put-back slams and tip-ins. He has huge hands which should help on the glass and his evolving offensive game. Although his perimeter game is something to be desired he should be a talent next year at 'Zona.

The Harrison Brothers, G Committed to Kentucky
John Calipari landed the jackpot, one of his many in this year's class by bringing in the Harrison twins in Andrew and Aaron. Both are incredibly gifted with good handles and good shots. Andrew is the higher rated of the two and standing at 6-5 should use his big frame to bully defenders until he gets to the rim. Derrick Rose, Tyreke Evans, John Wall, Brandon Knight and Marquis Teague. Now it is turn for the Harrisons to be the stars of this Kentucky backcourt.

Noah Vonleh, F Committed to Indiana
Senior Christian Watford and center Cody Zeller are both likely out to the NBA leaving room for Vonleh, a forward from Massachusetts. He decided to head West to become the next star froncourt player for Tom Crean at Indiana. Vonleh is beginning to grow into his large frame meaning bad things for all of the Hoosiers' opponents in the Big Ten.

Other Freshman to Watch
James Young, G/F Committed to Kentucky
Wayne Selden, F Committed to Kansas
Kasey Hill, G Committed to Florida
Nigel Williams-Goss, G Committed to Washington


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