What the 20 Best College Freshman Are Wearing This Season

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The NCAA Basketball season is here and that means a bunch of new players are making a name for themselves. All of the top young players are performing well this season as they debuted for their teams. They're proving that they have a steep and fast ability to adjust to the college game. Just remember to cherish these moments as some of these froshes will be making the leap to the NBA as one-and-done players. With the added attention, there is added emphasis on what these freshman are wearing that gives them an edge on the court. Here is a look at what the 20 Best College Freshman Are Wearing This Season.

Rafael Canton is a freelance writer from Queens, NY and contributor to Sneaker Report. Anytime there is a conversation about the NBA, music, or nutella, he can be found in the thick of the discussion. He can be found on Twitter @RafelitoC7.

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No. 20 - Nike Zoom Soldier VI

Player: Nick King
Key Stats:
9.1 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 56 FG%

As far as freshman go, Nick King has to be one of the interesting surprises. He got off to a very hot start, but has cooled down drastically over the course of the season. King is an athletic defender who can help an already deep and young Memphis roster. it might take some time for him to figure out his role on the team, but his start in the first few game had to be promising.

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No. 19 - Under Armour Micro G® Anatomix Spawn

Player: Sindarius Thornwell
Key Stats:
11.8 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 1.2 SPG

Sindarius Thornwell is a promising young player, but the South Carolina Gamecocks are still a developing team early on. There are some positives to the entire story. Thornwell is shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc and is a solid defender. It will take some time, but South Carolina should be very happy to have a promising prospect like Thornwell on the roster.

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No. 18 - adidas D Rose 773 2

Player: Mamadou Ndiaye
Key Stats:
8.6 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 3.2 BPG

It's always tough to measure how valuable a player is and Mamadou Ndiaye is the perfect example of that. Ndiaye is still very raw on the offensive end averaging just 8.6 PPG, but his ability to protect the rim makes him a special player. There are some warning signs with past lottery pick players like Hasheem Thabeet and Mouhamed Sene failing to develop on the offensive end and turning into busts.

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No. 17 - Nike Zoom Soldier VII

Player: Andrew Harrison
Key Stats:
10.0 PPG, 1.9 RPG, 3.7 APG

Harrison is getting the job done for Kentucky as a solid role player. He looks to grow into his supporting role with a solid distributing ability as well as some range on his jumper. Harrison has knocked down 40 percent of his threes so he can help space the floor for this stacked Wildcats team.

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No. 16 - Jordan 3 Retro "Bright Crimson"

Player: Kasey Hill
Key Stats:
10.3 PPG, 4.3 APG, 2.3 SPG

Kasey Hill has been a bright spot in bright crimson for the Florida Gators this season. The young guard gets down on the defensive end with active hands and is also a steady contributor and distributor for Florida. His shot is solid, but his development will be fun to watch as he continues his steady development throughout his college career.

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No. 15 - Nike Zoom Soldier VII

Player: Eric Mika
Key Stats:
14.2 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 54% FG

It's always hard to find quality big men. College basketball is a guard's game, but there's always a place for quality players like Eric Mika of BYU. Mika has been rebounding well throughout the season and has been shooting very efficiently as BYU has jumped out to division control of the West Coast Conference.

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No. 14 - adidas Crazy Fast

Player: Zach LaVine
Key Stats:
14.2 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 2.1 APG, 60% FG

Zach LaVine is long like a vine and his freakish athleticism is a spectacle to watch. LaVine is shooting a blistering 60 percent from the field and scoring at a solid clip. His rebounding could be better, but that will come with some work in the weight room. UCLA doesn't mind as long as he keeps pulling off dunks like this.

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No. 13 - Jordan X Retro "Steel"

Player: James Young
Key Stats: 
13.1 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 2.0 APG

James Young has had some great highlights early in the season. The offensive talent is there, but he's inconsistent and inefficient early on. He still shows so much promise so growth is definitely on the way. Young wears the  X Retro which offers responsive cushioning and a snug fit. The leather upper is soft, comfortable and has all the legendary styling of the original.

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No. 12 - Nike Zoom Soldier VII

Player: Nigel Williams-Goss
Key Stats:
12.9 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 5.0 APG, 1.7 SPG

The Washington Huskies are making big strides to improve on last year and freshman Nigel Williams-Goss is making a name for himself. Williams-Goss is proving his worth as a solid all-around player with five assists per game and a solid double figure scoring average. 

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No. 11 - adidas D Rose 773 2

Player: Wayne Selden, Jr.
Key Stats:
9.1 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 2.0 APG

Wayne Selden is a young guard who's still learning the ropes of the college basketball game. He's shown some small glimpses of talent like his 15 point, 6 rebound, 4 assist performance against Duke earlier this season. Selden wars the adidas D Rose 773 2 that features an upper similar to the one see on the Rose 3.5, housed on an adiPure CrazyQuick sole, giving players the best of both comfort and traction which is perfect for Selden's game.

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No. 10 - Nike Zoom Soldier VII

Player: Aaron Harrison
Key Stats:
13.9 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 2.2 APG

The better brother through the early part of the season for Kentucky has been Aaron Harrison. In all honesty, the brothers Harrison put up similar numbers, but that's a good thing. Kentucky is a ridiculously deep team, and they need their supporting players to step up when Julius Randle's game is not going on rare occasions. Harrison's making the most of his opportunity in the Zoom Soldier VII shoe which is designed with a Hyperfuse upper that minimizes bulk, while still providing high-performance stability and breathable comfort.

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No. 9 - adidas D Rose 773 2

Player: Joel Embiid
Key Stats:
9.3 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 2.1 BPG, 66 FG%

A good team always needs a bruiser and an enforcer to make all of the hustle plays.  Joel Embiid does just that on the Kansas Jayhawks front line. There's nothing about his statistics that is extremely eye-popping. His ability to rebound, finish in the paint, and block shots is important to Kansas' success as a team.

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No. 8 - Jordan XX8 SE

Player: Jabari Bird
Key Stats:
12.2 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 1.2 APG

Jabari Bird is quietly developing as a playmaker in his freshman year with California. He's already a good shooter with his strong shooting (41 percent from three). He has the ability to explode on offense like his 24-point performance against Oakland earlier in the season. Bird knocked down six threes in that game.

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No. 7 - Nike Zoom Soldier VII

Player: Jordan Mickey
Key Stats:
13.3 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 3.7 BPG

LSU is currently first in the Southeastern Conference and Jordan Mickey is holding down the fort for the Tigers. Mickey has been dominant with 3.7 BPG for LSU with some constantly good productions. He's also been solid on offense as well, but his true defensive presence will help propel LSU going forward this season.

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No. 6 - adidas D Rose 773 2

Player: Noah Vonleh
Key Stats:
13.3 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 1.3 SPG, 1.1 BPG

In NCAA basketball, it's very rare to see a player average a double-double. There are only 40 minutes in a game and the team is such an important part of the game compared to the individual emphasis in the pros. Noah Vonleh is putting up solid numbers with a double-double for Indiana as the team rebounds from losing Cody Zeller and Victor Oladipo to the 2013 NBA Draft.

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No. 5 - Nike Zoom KD VI

Player: Tyler Ennis
Key Stats:
11.3 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 4.9 APG, 2.7 SPG

The Syracuse Orange lost a few key players to the draft last year, but they're building a solid team with key players including C.J. Fair and freshman guard Tyler Ennis. Ennis does a little bit of everything for his team averaging double figures in scoring as well as nearly five dimes a game. His 28-point performance against California is a sign of things to come with his immense talent.

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No. 4 - Nike Hyper Quickness

Player: Aaron Gordon
Key Stats:
12.0 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 1.3 BPG

You can't teach athleticism. That's just a fact about basketball. Aaron Gordon has athleticism down and is spectacular making finishes and acrobatic plays reminding us of a younger Blake Griffin. Gordon isn't putting up monster stats, but he always will have a few highlights in every game that reminds us why he is in the talks for the lottery of the 2014 NBA Draft.

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No. 3 - adidas D Rose 773 2

Player: Andrew Wiggins
Key Stats:
15.3 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 1.1 SPG

Andrew Wiggins is still expected to be the top pick in the 2014 NBA Draft despite being number three on this list. Wiggins has been solid so far, but has not been as spectacular as people had hoped. He's still learning the game, but the potential he has should come in handy down the road when Kansas looks to make a big run in the NCAA Tournament.

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No. 2 - Nike LeBron X

Player: Jabari Parker
Key Stats:
22.1 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 1.6 BPG, 1.1 SPG

While Andrew Wiggins gets all the headlines as a top prospect, Jabari Parker is another intriguing option in this loaded 2014 NBA Draft class. Parker is such a diverse talent with an ability to score, rebound, and defend. His athleticism is truly fun to watch on the court. His game translates well to the NBA game, so fans are salivating watching Parker produce on the court this season.

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No. 1 - Nike LeBron XI

Player: Julius Randle
Key Stats:
17.9 PPG, 12.1 RPG, 2.3 APG

Julius Randle has been everything that everyone expected this year. He's probably the most NBA ready prospect and has been great producing a double-double for the powerhouse Kentucky Wildcats. Expect this season to boost his already hot ranking for this year's draft. If there'a anything to judge harshly, Randle could lay off all of the turnovers (3.4 TPG) he commits.

Rafael Canton is a freelance writer from Queens, NY and contributor to Sneaker Report. Anytime there is a conversation about the NBA, music, or nutella, he can be found in the thick of the discussion. He can be found on Twitter @RafelitoC7.

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