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Until 1968 – and 1972 for football and basketball – freshmen weren’t even allowed to play at the varsity level.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Others are ready to play on varsity as freshmen because of their physical and mental prowess.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The Wildcats’ trio of freshmen phenoms—6-foot-8 forward Koa Peat, guard Brayden Burries and 19-year-old German big man Ivan Kharchenkov—combined for 59 points.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Since 2021, no team with freshmen accounting for at least 25% of their offensive output has won a championship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The incoming freshmen whined and fretted; everything was the most important thing ever.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour