Freshman tracker: ACC spotlight
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This season: 10.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game.
How he got here: Though Ohio State was also a finalist, Duke's biggest competition for Kennard was Kentucky. Many expected him to land in Lexington but the Blue Devils turned the tide during his official visit in the spring of 2014.
Analysis: Known as a shooter, the former five-star prospect is only shooting 27.1 percent from three on the season. However, he has come on strong averaging 14.2 points over the last five games after scoring only 5.7 points per game and making just four-of-23 threes in his first six games.
PF
This season: 10.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game.
How he got here: Never much of a self promoter or one who was enamored with the recruiting process, Lydon committed to Syracuse before the start of his junior season.
Analysis: Though he lacks bulk, Lydon has been impressive. An athletic combo forward he has crashed the glass, shot the ball very well (50 percent from three) and his shot blocking has been a very pleasant surprise.
SG
This season: 12.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.
How he got here: Basically ignored by the rest of the ACC, Robinson looked as if he might be a bit of a reach when he chose the Eagles over Rutgers, La Salle, Old Dominion and Rhode Island.
Analysis: Formerly a three-star prospect who looked like he would need a year or two to develop physically, Robinson has been one of the most pleasant surprises of the freshman class. He's versatile enough to play all over the backcourt and looks to be a nice score for BC.
C
This season: 6.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 0.9 blocks per game.
How he got here: A native of Louisville who had been considering Indiana and Xavier, Spalding was the Cardinals' to lose once they offered him during the summer prior to his senior season.
Analysis: Playing for an experienced team, Spalding has been brought along slowly. His numbers aren't eye-popping, but he's been very efficient and his 65.3 percent field goal shooting is impressive. With his athleticism, hands and emerging offense he looks like a future star for Rick Pitino.
Eric Bossi
National Basketball Analyst
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