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Recent Examples of underclassman
Like last year, all six of the Laker skiers who competed at state were underclassmen, so the team will have its entire lineup back next winter.
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Tom Schardin, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
That’s the hope with a strong nucleus returning and some strong underclassman to help them out.
—Todd Abeln, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The number of underclassmen declaring has dropped the last few years, from consistently around 100 (or more) to fewer than 150 in the past two seasons combined, now that NIL rules allow players to pick up a paycheck while staying in college.
—Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Jesse Mutombo, Soph., G — Mutombo has potential as a talented underclassman.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025
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Tom Schardin, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
That’s the hope with a strong nucleus returning and some strong underclassman to help them out.
—Todd Abeln, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The number of underclassmen declaring has dropped the last few years, from consistently around 100 (or more) to fewer than 150 in the past two seasons combined, now that NIL rules allow players to pick up a paycheck while staying in college.
—Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Jesse Mutombo, Soph., G — Mutombo has potential as a talented underclassman.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underclassman
Noun
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Rueben Bain, now an experienced upperclassman with two years of experience under his belt, has been impressed with Blount and Scott, as well.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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After a down season in 2024 during when the Horned Frogs failed to make the NCAA Tournament, TCU believes this season’s baseball team could be special thanks to its mix of talented freshmen and returning upperclassmen.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2025
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As a freshman, Flagg has been the best player in the nation this season averaging 18.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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In 2016, Elizabeth was a freshman at Culleoka Unit School after being homeschooled for most of her life.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Jaxson Davis, a star sophomore guard with offers from several high-major colleges, was terrific for Warren (28-10), which advanced to take on Benet (32-5) in the state final at 8 p.m. Saturday.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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On Thursday, sophomore Andrew Goldman had a 66% average in faceoffs with 10 ground balls to earn MVP honors in Loyola’s 14-11 win over San Francisco St. Ignatius, the No. 1 lacrosse team in the state.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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There are 27 teams — men, women and juniors from eight years up — and 750 members.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Some projects could be funded with money already in the budget while others may require the district to seek federal, state or private grants, Naperville North junior Isabel Martinson told the board during the presentation.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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Back then Halverson, armed with a degree in elementary education with an undergrad in sports management, had his eye on a college coaching career.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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Nearly one decade ago, De Noire was in her second year of undergrad studying psychology.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Underclassman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underclassman. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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