Enrique Freeman
Updated on 7/2/24. Written by Alan Lu.
2024 rankings were finalized on 6/25/24.
Height: 6-8
Weight: 208
College: Akron
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 7/29/2000
2024 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 59
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
2024 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 50 by the Indiana Pacers
Pros:
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate low post scorer
Very good rebounder
Decent defender
Solid shot blocker
Above average athlete
Solid motor
Cons:
Needs to improve his face-up game
Can be reluctant to take outside shots
Not an elite ball handler
Struggles to guard quicker players
Not an elite athlete
Old for a draft prospect, may have limited upside
Summary:
Enrique Freeman is a strong, energetic combo forward that had a terrific collegiate career at Akron. He thrives at scoring and rebounding in the paint, and he helped lead Akron to get to the 2024 NCAA Tournament. He’ll need to improve his jump shot, but his strong production is undeniable as he also played well both in the 2024 Portsmouth Invitational and in the 2024 NBA Draft Combine, and he could end up being a second round pick in the 2024 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Wikipedia Page
YouTube’s Highlights of the 3/16/24 Akron-Kent State Game via Shaquille Bryant
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