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          What can UCLA expect from freshman Lonzo Ball?

          UCLA freshman Lonzo Ball is the oldest of three Ball brothers to commit to coach Steve Alford's program. Jae C. Hong/AP Photo
          • Jeff Borzello, ESPN Staff WriterNov 8, 2016, 01:46 PM
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          Editor's note: The 2016-17 college basketball season will be the "Year of the Freshmen," featuring what could be the best class we've ever seen. Over the next two weeks, we will get familiar with the best of the best, examining who they are and where each of the top 10 prospects in the 2016 ESPN 100 came from.

          Read more: No. 10 Duke's Frank JacksonInsider | No. 9 Kentucky's Malik MonkInsider No. 8 Michigan State's Miles BridgesInsider | No. 7 Washington's Markelle FultzInsider No. 6 Kentucky's De'Aaron FoxInsider | No. 5 Kentucky's Bam AdebayoInsider No. 4 UCLA's Lonzo Ball | No. 3 Duke's Jayson Tatum
          No. 2 Kansas' Josh Jackson | No. 1 Duke's Harry Giles

          Lonzo Ball is one of the most intriguing prospects in a long time, and not just because of his talent. He didn't play on one of the major AAU circuits for more than an event or two, and he didn't transfer to a nationally-known high school. He played with his two younger brothers and committed to UCLA very early in the process. A lot of eyes will be on him during his time with the Bruins.