Andy Katz delivers his list of top freshmen in the B1G entering February
The B1G is home to some talented youngsters, and college basketball analyst Andy Katz broke down his top-5 freshmen in the conference on Tuesday.
At the top of Katz’s list is Bryce McGowens at Nebraska. Despite a 6-15 team record, McGowens has been incredibly productive and leads the Huskers with 16.7 points per game. McGowens also averages 5.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists.
“He’s been the best scorer, the most consistent player of this freshman class in the B1G,” explained Katz about McGowens. “And unless something changes, he’s my B1G Freshman of the year.”
Right behind McGowens at No. 2 on Katz’s list was Michigan State’s Max Christie. Christie ranks second on Michigan State with 10.4 points per game and is also averaging 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists.
Rounding out Katz’s list are Ohio State’s Malaki Branham and Michigan’s Moussa Diabate and Caleb Houstan.
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