The 10 most impactful freshmen in college basketball

Posted Nov 1, 2018
10: Coby White, North Carolina: At UNC, you have two very good freshman in Coby White and Nassir Little. While Little is a tremendous long-term prospect, White may have a bigger impact this year. The ball will be in White’s hands, and he’s a relentless driver and playmaker. White is also an equipped scorer, capable distributor, and has quite a bit of potential defensively. (247 Sports)

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