The Hottest 1st Bowmans to Chase
The 2025-26 Bowman Basketball release brings a new look to The Hobby, with NBA talent and college stars featured together in the same set for the very first time.
While the checklist spans both levels of the game, the focus of 1st Bowmans stays rooted on the collegiate side, highlighting players before they reach the league and giving collectors a true first look at the future.
The 2025-26 Bowman Basketball set combines NBA talent and top college prospects, with a strong focus on 1st Bowman cards. These early-release cards highlight future stars before they reach the league, making them key targets for collectors looking to invest early in emerging basketball talent.
Bowman has always been about getting in early, and this release builds on that tradition with a class driven by upside, momentum, and long-term potential. In The Hobby, it’s all about identifying the right names before everyone else, and 1st Bowmans are where those chases begin.
These are the cards to watch, the foundation of future collections, and the starting point for the next wave in basketball.
Collect 2025-26 Bowman Basketball 1st Bowman Cards
2025-26 Bowman Basketball Chrome® Prospects #BCP-2 Darryn Peterson 1st Bowman Blue Refractor /150
player Info
• 2025 second-team all-big 12
• 2025 naismith prep player of the year
• averaged 20.2 points per game at kansas
Set Info
• 100 prospect cards
what they said
• “He makes things look so effortless, it’s unbelievable. His shotmaking is unmatched. He’s the closest thing to Kobe I’ve seen since Kobe in terms of creating his own shot.” – An anonymous veteran basketball scout speaking to ESPN
2025-26 Bowman Basketball Chrome® Prospect Autographs #CPA-AD AJ Dybansta 1st Bowman Mini Diamond Refractor /100
player Info
• byu’s highest-rated recruit
• led the nation in points per game in 2025-26
• 2026 julius erving award winner
Set Info
• 99 chrome prospect autographs
What They Said
• “I think parts of his game resemble a lot of the great players. Defensively, he reminds me of Paul George, who I have gone up against in playoff battles, seen him up close. Some of the passing is Lebron-like.” – byu head coach kevin young
2025 Bowman Basketball Chrome® Prospect Autographs #CPA-TL Ta’Niya Latson 1st Bowman Superfractor 1/1
player Info
• 2023 usbwa national freshman of the year
• 2025 ncaa scoring leader
• 2022 florida miss basketball
set Info
• 99 chrome prospect autographs
What They Said
• “I know when I reach the league, I’ll be surrounded by great players, and South Carolina is preparing me for that reality.” – Ta’Niya Latson on going pro
2025-26 Bowman Basketball Chrome® Prospects #BCP-30 Cotie McMahon
player info
• 2026 first-team all-sec
• 2023 big ten freshman of the year
Set Info
• 100 prospect cards
What They Said
• “She wants to win and she’s going to showcase it action-wise. She’s vocal and she’s going to tell us where we need to be.” – ole miss forward Christeen Iwuala
2025 Bowman Basketball Chrome® Prospect Autographs #CPA-RE Raegan Beers 1st Bowman Red Refractor /5
player Info
• two-time First-team All-SEC
• 2023 pac-12 freshman of the year
• 2023 pac-12 sixth player of the year
Set Info
• 99 chrome prospect autographs
what they said
• “She’s an incredible talent on the court.” -oklahoma women’s basketball Head coach Jennie Baranczyk
2025 Bowman Basketball Chrome® Prospect Autographs #CPA-MBJ Mikel Brown Jr. 1st Bowman Red Refractor /5
player Info
• 2026 third-team all-acc
• Averaged 18.2 points per game
Set Info
• 99 chrome prospect autographs
what they said
• “His gravity on the floor, he makes it easy for me.” – louisville guard ryan conwell
2025-26 Bowman Basketball Chrome® Autographs #CPA-KA Kiyan Anthony 1st Bowman Blue Refractor /150
player Info
• 2025 jordan brand classic mvp
• son of pro basketball hall of famer carmelo anthony
• averaged 8.0 points per game as a freshman in 2025-26
Set Info
• 99 chrome autographs
what they said
• “He comes in here and he’s just himself. We accept him. We let him be himself. We let him let his guard down around us. We’re his brothers.” – syracuse teammate sadiq white jr.
2025-26 Bowman Basketball #BCP-63 Nyla Brooks 1st Bowman
player Info
• 2026 acc all-freshman team
• 2025 mcdonald’s all-american
• 2025 gatorade virginia girl’s basketball player of the year
Set Info
• 100 prospect cards
What They Said
• “she just put her head down [and] works, right? And got better and better.” – north carolina women’s head coach courtney banghart
2026 Bowman Basketball Chrome® Prospect Autograph #CPA-CL Caleb Wilson 1st Bowman Superfractor 1/1
player Info
• 2026 ACC All-Rookie team
• 2026 First-team All-ACC
• 2025 McDonald’s All-American
set Info
• 99 chrome prospect autographs
What They Said
• “He’s got a little dog in him. He’s going to yell at you if he dunks on you, so I really like that about him. He’ll be special this year.” – unc teammate kyan evans
2025-26 Bowman Basketball 1st Bowmans FAQs
- What is a 1st Bowman card?
- A 1st Bowman is a player’s first official card in the Bowman brand. These cards are highly valued because they represent the earliest collectible entry point for a prospect before they reach peak visibility.
- Why are 1st Bowmans important in basketball cards?
- They allow collectors to invest early in a player’s career. If the player succeeds, these cards often become cornerstone pieces in collections and can increase in value significantly over time.
- Are college players featured heavily in this set?
- Yes, the 2025-26 release emphasizes collegiate prospects, maintaining Bowman’s tradition of showcasing players before they enter the professional ranks.
- What makes Chrome Prospect Autographs valuable?
- These cards combine limited print runs with on-card or signed autos, making them some of the most sought-after hits in Bowman Basketball products.
Key Facts
- Set: 2025-26 Bowman Basketball
- Key Chase: 1st Bowman Cards
- Historical Significance: First Bowman Basketball set to combine NBA and college players
- Auto Chase: Chrome Prospect Autos
- Key Parallels: Blue /150, Red /5, Superfractor 1/1
