Mar 29, 2025
10:03:29am
mjmill All-American
AJ and the last ten #1 overall prospects
What can we expect from AJ in his freshman season? Below is a look at the last ten #1 overall prospects on 247sports.

This is just an examination of what each did in their first season out of high school. The hit rate is remarkable actually:

2014 - Emmanuel Mudiay. Signed with SMU but later chose to forego college and play in China, averaging 17.7 pts, 5.9 assists for the Southern Tigers. Drafted #7 overall (Nuggets).

2015 - Ben Simmons, LSU. One and done season averaging 19.2 pts, 11.8 Rebs, 4.8 assists. Consensus All-American. Drafted #1 overall (76ers).

2016 - Josh Jackson, Kansas. One and done season averaging 16.3 pts, 7.4 Rebs. Drafted #4 overall (Suns).

2017 - Marvin Bagley, Duke. One and done season averaging 21.1 pts, 11.1 Rebs. Consensus AA, #2 pick in NBA Draft (Kings).

2018 - RJ Barrett, Duke. One and done season averaging 22.6 pts, 7.6 Rebs. #3 overall pick in NBA Draft (Knicks).

2019 - Anthony Edwards, Georgia. One and done season averaging 19.1 pts, 5.2 Rebs. #1 overall pick (Timberwolves)

2020 - Cade Cunningham, Oklahoma State. One and done season averaging 20.1 pts, 6.2 Rebs. Consensus AA, Big 12 POY. Drafted #1 overall (Pistons)

2021 - Chet Holmgren, Gonzaga. One and done season averaging 14.1 pts, 9.9 Rebs, 3.7 blocks. Consensus AA. #2 overall pick (Thunder).

2022 - Nick Smith, Arkansas. One and done season averaging 12.5 pts, 1.7 assists. Drafted #27 overall (Hornets)

2023 - Ron Holland, G-League. Opted to skip college and play for NBA G-League Ignite, averaging 18.5 pts, 6.7 Rebs. Drafted #5 overall (Pistons).

2024 - Cooper Flagg, Duke. Consensus AA, averaging 19.0 pts, 7.5 Rebs, 4.3 assists, 1.3 blocks. Favorite to win NPOY. Favorite to be drafted #1 overall in upcoming draft.
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