Note #013: Nikolas Khamenia (Signature Freshman Efficiency)
Former Duke basketball player Nikolas Khamenia entered the transfer portal following his 2025-26 freshman season with the Blue Devils, committing to the UConn Huskies for 2026-27.
In 2025-26, Khamenia posted 11.6 PTS/40 MP and 6.6 TRB/40 MP, while shooting 60.6% from 2 (40/66) and 34.0% from 3 (35/103).
The NCAA Division I men's players, since 1980-81, to average at least 11.5 PTS/40 MP, 6.5 TRB/40 MP, while shooting at least 60% from 2 (min. 65 2PA) and 34% from 3 (min. 100 3PA) as a freshman:
65-100 2PA
1. Nikolas Khamenia (2025-26) - 11.6 PTS/40 MP, 6.6 TRB/40 MP, 60.6 2PT% (40/66) and 34.0 3PT% (35/103) in 38 GP (19.8 MP/G)
2. Corey Kispert (2017-18) - 13.9 PTS/40 MP, 6.9 TRB/40 MP, 63.0 2PT% (46/73) and 35.1 3PT% (40/114) in 35 GP (19.4 MP/G)
3. Trey Simpson (2025-26) - 14.1 PTS/40 MP, 7.7 TRB/40 MP, 61.5 2PT% (48/78) and 34.3 3PT% (58/169) in 35 GP (25.6 MP/G)
4. Johnny Furphy (2023-24) - 15.0 PTS/40 MP, 8.2 TRB/40 MP, 64.2 2PT% (52/81) and 35.2 3PT% (44/125) in 33 GP (24.1 MP/G)
100-200 2PA
5. Lonzo Ball (2016-17) - 16.6 PTS/40 MP, 6.8 TRB/40 MP, 73.2 2PT% (109/149) and 41.2 3PT% (80/194) in 36 GP (35.1 MP/G)
6. Tomislav Ivisic (2024-25) - 19.3 PTS/40 MP, 11.5 TRB/40 MP, 62.0 2PT% (101/163) and 35.7 3PT% (55/154) in 32 GP (26.8 MP/G)
7. Chet Holmgren (2021-22) - 21.0 PTS/40 MP, 14.7 TRB/40 MP, 73.7 2PT% (129/175) and 39.0 3P% (41/105) in 32 GP (26.9 MP/G)
200+ PA
8. Cameron Boozer (2025-26) - 26.9 PTS/40 MP, 12.2 TRB/40 MP, 61.5 2PT% (236/384!) and 39.1 3PT% (54/138) in 38 GP (33.4 MP/G)
Holmgren is coming up frequently (Note #002 on Flory Bidunga's sophomore show at Kansas / Note #009 on Najai Hines' freshman per 40 metrics). Ball (Note #012 on Eian Elmer's three-season shooting tear) is also referenced elsewhere.
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