Donnie Freeman (basketball, born 2005)

Last updated
Donavan Freeman
No. 1–Syracuse Orange
Position Power forward
League Atlantic Coast Conference
Personal information
Born (2005-08-14) August 14, 2005 (age 19)
Bahamas
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school
College Syracuse (2024–present)
Career highlights and awards

Donavan Glen Lee Freeman (born August 14, 2005) is a Bahamian college basketball player for the Syracuse Orange of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

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Early life and high school

Freeman was born in The Bahamas and moved to the states as a kid. He grew up in Washington, D.C. and initially attended St. John's College High School. [1] He averaged 21 points and 8.5 rebounds per game as a junior. [2] Freeman transferred to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida before the start of his senior year. [3] Freeman was selected to play in the 2024 McDonald's All-American Boys Game during his senior year. [4]

Recruiting

Freeman is considered a top-50 prospect in the 2024 class. [5] He committed to play college basketball at Syracuse over offers from Alabama, Texas, Iowa, and Georgia Tech shortly after the conclusion of his junior year of high school. [6] Freeman was re-rated a five-star recruit by ESPN during his senior season. [7]

National Team Career

On May 13, 2024, Freeman was selected to play for the Bahamas men's national basketball team in the Olympic qualifying tournament. [8]

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References

  1. ↑ Errigo, Michael (December 6, 2022). "With versatility and growth spurts, D.C. area's junior class stands tall". Washington Post . Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Syracuse recruiting target Donavan Freeman reveals final 5 schools; sets commitment date". The Post-Standard . May 7, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Syracuse commit Donnie Freeman will transfer to new school for senior year". The Post-Standard . August 15, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Donnie Freeman named McDonald's All-American, SU's first out of high school since Malachi Richardson". The Post-Standard . January 23, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Donnie Freeman at IMG: 'Good weight' and the part of his game that can 'take me to the next level'". The Post-Standard . January 15, 2024. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  6. ↑ Salerno, Cameron (May 11, 2023). "Syracuse basketball recruiting: Four-star F Donnie Freeman commits to Orange over Texas, Alabama". CBS Sports . Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  7. ↑ McAllister, Mike (January 23, 2024). "Donnie Freeman Given Fifth Star by ESPN". SI.com . Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  8. ↑ Waters, Mike (May 13, 2024). "Syracuse basketball commit Donavan Freeman to play for Bahamas in Olympic qualifying tournament in July". Syracuse.com. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
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