Ranking the top 10 men's college basketball Freshman of the Year contenders - ESPN
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by Jeff Borzello and Myron MedcalfFebruary 18, 2026
Darius Acuff Jr. makes a big leap, Mikel Brown Jr. reenters -- and Darryn Peterson plummets down the rankings.
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Originally published on ESPN on 2/18/2026