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Dick Vitale's Top 12 College Basketball Moments of 2025-26

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Dick Vitale's Dazzling Dozen highlights the most electrifying performances and coaching achievements from the 2025-26 men's college basketball season. Cameron Boozer dominated as National Player of the Year, becoming the first freshman or sophomore since Larry Bird to average 20 points, 10 rebounds and four assists per game. The season also featured an unprecedented freshman class with ten players projected in the top 10 of the NBA draft.

Record-breaking performances included three freshmen scoring 40-plus points on the same night, with Keaton Wagler dropping 46 points. Braden Smith became Division I's all-time assists leader with 1,103 dimes, while Dennis Parker Jr. set a Big South record with 53 points in a single game. Coaching legends made their mark as Jon Scheyer reached 124 wins in four seasons at Duke and Kelvin Sampson joined the 800-win club with five straight 30-win seasons.

The season delivered unforgettable moments from Tom Izzo's 28th straight NCAA tournament appearance to Tarris Reed Jr.'s 31-point, 27-rebound performance in March Madness. Seven players reached the 2,000-point milestone, showcasing the depth of talent across college basketball. From Diaper Dandies to coaching titans, the 2025-26 season proved college hoops remains electric with drama, passion and record-breaking performances.