Top 5 women's college basketball freshmen in ACC entering 2024-25 season ft. Arianna Roberson 

Just like other major conferences, the ACC also welcomed a group of newcomers this offseason. It did not get heavy hitters like USC, UCLA or Arizona. But Stanford, California Bears and SMU come in to bring reputed basketball through their programs.

Nevertheless, their impact makes for an increased level of basketball, more opponents throughout the conference tourney, heightened competition for landing new recruits and much more.

Here's a closer look at the top five women's college basketball freshmen ready to play in the AAC in the 2024-25 season.

Top 5 ACC women's basketball freshmen in 2024-25 season

#5. Zamareya Jones – NC State

Jones is a five-star recruit and one of the best point guards in the 2024 class. The North Pitt High School product comes to the ACC after rejecting offers from Alabama, Florida State, Mississippi State and Georgia.

Jones won the NC Basketball Coaches Association Player of the Year last season and has been recognized as an HSOT All-State selection multiple times in her high school career.

#4. Arianna Roberson – Duke

Roberson is a five-star forward from San Antonio. At 6-foot-4, she brings length and versatility to the 2024-25 roster and should help the Blue Devils make up for Kennedy Brown and Camilla Emsbo’s absences.

A product of Clark High School, Arianna Roberson had basketball ingrained in her family. Her brother, Andre Roberson, is a former NBA player while her father played at New Mexico State.

#3. Imari Berry – Louisville Cardinals

Berry is the top recruit in the Cardinals’ four top-100 ranked freshmen this season. The 5-foot-10 point guard is ranked No. 19 on ESPN’s list and is the top-ranked prospect out of Tennessee.

Recognized as TSSAA 4A Miss Basketball last year, Imari Berry was a Miss Basketball Finalist for the preceding three years. She is coming off averages of 23.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.1 steals and 2.8 assists her senior year.

#2. Toby Fournier – Duke

Fournier is the best freshman addition for Kara Lawson this season. The 6-foot-2 five-star forward brings two-way reliability to the roster. She is known to have a strong defensive presence and has a great upside on the other end of the floor.

Fournier achieved her first dunk at age 12 and translated it to higher levels. Moreover, she is also one of the most athletic additions the ACC will see this year.

#1. Kateryna Koval – Notre Dame

Koval is not only the best freshman in the ACC this year but also one of the tallest additions to women's college basketball. The 6-foot-4 is also the best big in her class and has an array of post moves in her bag.

Koval’s size, play style and skill can help her become the most efficient freshman at the end of the 2024–25 season. Moreover, she also has a reliable outside shot.

Which women's college basketball freshmen are you most excited to see in action in the ACC next season? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.