On Monday, the first night of the college basketball season 2025-26 began with some of the top stars of the recruiting class of 2025 making their college debuts. Kansas guard Darryn. Peterson gave basketball fans a taste of what he can be. Arizona forward Koa Peat was the star of the show, and one of the most impressive first-year players in recent years. He had 30 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block, in Arizona’s 93-87 victory over Florida, the reigning National Champion. Peat used his 6-foot-8 frame and 235-pound weight to dominate one of the nation’s most talented frontcourts. CityPeterson made his Allen Fieldhouse debut in front fans. Peterson scored 21 points and had four rebounds, three assists and three steals in Green Bay’s 94-51 victory. BYU forward AJ Dybantsa was ranked as the No. 247Sports ranked BYU forward AJ Dybantsa as the No.
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The following is a list of the five-star prospects from 247Sports’ 2025 recruiting class who made their college debuts in this past week.
Darryn Peterson | G | Kansas247Sports ranking: 1 Peterson started strong against Green Bay. In the first 20 minutes, he scored 18 points and made 6 out of 10 shots from the floor. Peterson’s playmaking was also on display (three assists), as well as his solid on-ball defensive skills. Peterson’s real test will be against stronger competition, but his future prospects are exciting. I would be surprised if Peterson weren’t regarded as the No. Within the next couple of weeks, I expect him to be considered the No.
AJ Dybantsa | F | BYU247Sports ranking: 2 Dybansta made his debut in Las Vegas against Villanova in the most highly anticipated debut in the history of BYU’s basketball program. One of the leading candidates to be the No. This summer, the No. 1 overall pick finished with 21 point, five rebounds, and three assists. BYU’s program has never received more attention than it does right now. If Dybansta lives up to his potential, the hype around BYU will multiply tenfold. Dybansta scored twelve of these 21 points in his team’s second-half win, 69-64%.
Cameron Boozer | F | Duke247Sports ranking: 3Boozer will make his college debut on Tuesday against Texas.
247Sports ranking: 4 Ament, the highest-ranked recruit in Tennessee program history, started slow in the first half before coming on strong. Ament’s team-high of 18 points was scored in the second-half during the 76-60 win over Mercer. Ament is an excellent shotmaker and should be able to thrive as a feature player for Rick Barnes. Barnes’ transfer portal has seen many hits, but Ament has been the most talented player Barnes has acquired since moving to Knoxville.
247Sports ranking: 5 Arkansas coach John Calipari had plenty of success stories at Kentucky in developing point guards who are ready to play at the NBA level. Acuff appears to be the next. Acuff had 22 points, 4 assists and 2 rebounds over 29 minutes in a 109 – 77 victory against Southern. Acuff lived up to his hype and he could be Calipari’s biggest difference maker this season.
247Sports ranking: 6 Brown only logged 18 minutes amid a blowout win over South Carolina State. Brown ended with 11 points and six assists, as well as three rebounds. Brown was a star this summer, playing at the FIBA U19 World Cup. He’s a floor general that can lift the ceiling and floor of this Louisville team. He should have more chances to prove that in a situation where there is no blowout.
247Sports ranking: 7 Cenac was one of two freshmen in Houston’s starting lineup on opening night against Lehigh. Cenac, who is projected to be a first-round draft pick this summer, proved why he’s one of the most sought-after big men from the last recruiting cycle with a double-double. He scored 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds during a 75-57 victory. Cenac, a projected first-round pick in this summer’s draft, showed why he was one of the most coveted big men during the last recruiting cycle by posting a double-double: 12 points and 10 rebounds in a 75-57 win.
247Sports ranking: 8 Since 2013, North Carolina has produced just two lottery picks. Cameron Johnson (No. Coby White (No. 7 overall) and Cameron Johnson (No. 11 overall) were both selected in the 2019 NBA Draft. Both Coby White (No. North Carolina’s drought may end this summer. Wilson logged only 25 minutes and finished with 22 point on 8-of-10 shots. He added three assists and four rebounds in Central Arkansas’ 94-54 victory. He is the real thing.
247Sports ranking: 9 Burries was in the starting lineup against Florida and finished with three points and two assists in the upset win over the Gators. Burries had picked up five fouls and his final one with less than four minute left.
247Sports ranking: 10 Arenas suffered a torn meniscus earlier this summer and is expected to miss most — if not all — of the 2025-26 season. He is the father of former NBA player Gilbert Arenas.
Arizona247Sports Ranking: 11 Peat made one of the most impressive debuts in the history.| F | Arizona247Sports ranking: 11 Peat had one of the best debuts by any player in the history of the sport. Peat scored 30 points, most of which came from his rim. Peat, despite facing a frontcourt with a lot of talent and experience, was still the best player in the room. Peat could be a key player for Tommy Lloyd in the upcoming season. This was only a preview of what he could do. Arizona last made it to the Final Four in 2001. Peat will help the Wildcats to be competitive if they continue playing like this.
247Sports ranking: 12 Mullins suffered an ankle injury in practice last month and is expected to be sidelined for most of the month of November. CBS Sports named Mullins the Big East Freshman Of The Year for the preseason.
247Sports ranking: 13 Thomas was an instant spark off the bench for the Razorbacks. Thomas finished the game with 21 points and seven assists. He also had six rebounds, three steals, and six rebounds. Three Arkansas players had at least twenty points and two of those were first year players. Calipari developed many one-and-done athletes during his coaching career. Thomas and Acuff will be the next one-and done players for Coach Cal.
247Sports ranking: 14 Since 2021, Baylor coach Scott Drew has produced six first-round picks — including VJ Edgecombe, who became the highest-drafted player in program history this past summer. Yessoufou will be the next. In just 30 minutes, he had 24 points and 7 rebounds. In addition, he was very efficient as ten of his 16 shots from the floor were successful. Yessoufou has already established himself as one of the most athletic athletes in the sport.
247Sports ranking: 15 Khamenia will make his college debut on Tuesday against Texas.
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