Javon Freeman-Liberty

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Javon Freeman-Liberty
No. 1–Brisbane Bullets
Position Shooting guard / point guard
League NBL
Personal information
Born (1999-10-20) October 20, 1999 (age 25)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft 2022: undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–2023 Windy City Bulls
2023–2024 Toronto Raptors
2023–2024 →Raptors 905
2024 Manisa Basket
2024–2025 Windy City Bulls
2025–present Brisbane Bullets
Career highlights
  • First-team All-MVC (2020)
  • Second-team All-Big East (2022)
  • 2× MVC All-Defensive Team (2019, 2020)
  • MVC Most-Improved Team (2020)
  • MVC All-Freshman Team (2019)
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Javon Jaleen Freeman-Liberty (born October 20, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Brisbane Bullets of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL). He played college basketball for the Valparaiso Crusaders and the DePaul Blue Demons.

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High school career

Freeman-Liberty began playing high school basketball for Seton Academy in South Holland, Illinois. After the school closed, he transferred to Whitney M. Young Magnet High School in Chicago, Illinois. [1] As a junior, Freeman-Liberty averaged 13.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, helping his team win the Class 4A state title. [2] In his senior season, he averaged about 20 points and six rebounds per game, leading Whitney Young back to the state title game. [3] He committed to playing college basketball for Valparaiso over offers from VCU and Saint Louis, among others. [2]

College career

As a freshman at Valparaiso, Freeman-Liberty averaged 11 points and 4.3 rebounds per game, earning Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) All-Defensive and All-Freshman honors. [4] On November 25, 2019, he posted a sophomore season-high 32 points, nine rebounds, four assists and four steals in an 81–77 overtime loss to Cincinnati. [5] As a sophomore, Freeman-Liberty averaged 19 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.2 steals per game, setting a program single-season record with 74 steals. He was selected to the All-MVC First Team, All-Defensive Team and Most-Improved Team. [6]

Freeman-Liberty declared for the 2020 NBA draft before withdrawing and transferring to DePaul. [7] He was granted immediate eligibility. [8] In his junior season, he averaged 14.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. [9] On November 20, 2021, Freeman-Liberty recorded a career-high 33 points and 11 rebounds in an 84–80 win over Western Illinois. [10] On January 13, 2022, he aggravated a groin injury in a 96–92 victory over Seton Hall, forcing him to miss several games. [11] Freeman-Liberty was named to the All-Big East Second Team. [12]

Professional career

Windy City Bulls (2022–2023)

After going undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft, Freeman-Liberty signed with the Chicago Bulls on July 7. [13] [14] He joined the Bulls for the 2022 NBA Summer League. [13] He was waived by Chicago on October 8 [15] and subsequently joined the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G League for the 2022–23 season. [16] He appeared in 17 regular season games and averaged 18.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.4 steals and 30.2 minutes. [17]

Freeman-Liberty re-joined the Chicago Bulls for the 2023 NBA Summer League. [13]

Toronto Raptors / Raptors 905 (2023–2024)

On July 22, 2023, Freeman-Liberty signed a two-way contract with the Toronto Raptors. [18] On March 1, 2024, Toronto converted his two-way contract into a standard NBA contract after averaging 24 points, 6.9 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.5 steals per game with Raptors 905 during the 2023–24 NBA G League season. [19] On April 9, 2024, he scored a career-high 20 points in a 140–123 loss to the Indiana Pacers. [20]

Freeman-Liberty joined the Toronto Raptors for the 2024 NBA Summer League. [13] On July 22, 2024, he was waived by the Raptors. [21]

Manisa Basket (2024)

On September 18, 2024, Freeman-Liberty signed with Manisa Basket of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL). [22] He appeared in one BSL game and one BCL game before parting ways with Manisa on October 7. [23]

Return to Windy City (2024–2025)

Freeman-Liberty signed with the Chicago Bulls on October 11, 2024, but was waived the next day. [13] [24] He subsequently joined the Windy City Bulls for the 2024–25 NBA G League season. [25]

Freeman-Liberty joined the Chicago Bulls for the 2025 NBA Summer League. [13]

Brisbane Bullets (2025–present)

On August 1, 2025, Freeman-Liberty signed with the Brisbane Bullets of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) for the 2025–26 season. [26]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

NBA

Regular season

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2023–24 Toronto 22618.3.444.238.9173.21.8.5.27.0
Career22618.3.444.238.9173.21.8.5.27.0

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2018–19 Valparaiso 333331.3.452.289.6934.32.01.8.411.0
2019–20 Valparaiso 333333.2.436.287.7506.13.22.2.319.0
2020–21 DePaul 141431.9.427.293.7405.32.61.5.114.4
2021–22 DePaul 242434.9.430.368.7397.33.21.7.121.7
Career10410432.8.437.312.7335.72.71.9.216.5

Personal life

Freeman-Liberty's uncle, Marcus Liberty, played four seasons in the NBA following a college career at Illinois. [27]

References

  1. ↑ Moore, Evan F. (November 29, 2017). "Javon Freeman, Xavier Castaneda are built to take Whitney Young back to state tournament". The Athletic . Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  2. 1 2 Osipoff, Michael (September 3, 2017). "Whitney Young guard Javon Freeman-Liberty commits to Valparaiso". Chicago Tribune . Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  3. ↑ Smith, Maddi (January 30, 2021). "DePaul basketball: Homecoming for Javon Freeman-Liberty". Deceptive Speed College Football. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  4. ↑ Oren, Paul (May 3, 2019). "After initially expressing plans to transfer, Freeman-Liberty returning to Valparaiso". The Times of Northwest Indiana . Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  5. ↑ Osipoff, Michael (November 25, 2019). "Men's basketball notes: Javon Freeman-Liberty nearly carries Valparaiso to upset of Cincinnati". Chicago Tribune . Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Javon Freeman-Liberty Granted Immediate Eligibility". DePaul University Athletics. November 25, 2020. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  7. ↑ Kreymer, Lawrence (May 1, 2020). "DePaul lands transfer Javon Freeman-Liberty". The DePaulia . Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  8. ↑ Ryan, Shannon (November 25, 2020). "DePaul's Javon Freeman-Liberty, a Young graduate, is granted immediate eligibility after his transfer from Valparaiso". Chicago Tribune . Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  9. ↑ Oren, Paul (April 3, 2021). "Does Valparaiso have a transfer problem, or is it simply catching up with the times?". The Times of Northwest Indiana . Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  10. ↑ Kreymer, Lawrence (November 23, 2021). "'I don't want to lose': Javon Freeman-Liberty proving to be DePaul's leader this season". The DePaulia . Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Seton Hall's comeback attempt falls short in upset loss to DePaul". New York Post . Associated Press. January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Javon Freeman-Liberty Named Second Team All-BIG EAST". DePaul Blue Demons . March 6, 2022. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Javon Freeman-Liberty Player Profile, Chicago Bulls - RealGM". basketball.realgm.com. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  14. ↑ Hill, Arthur (July 9, 2022). "Bulls Sign Javon Freeman-Liberty To Exhibit 10 Deal". hoopsrumors.com. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  15. ↑ Adams, Luke (October 8, 2022). "Bulls Waive Javon Freeman-Liberty". hoopsrumors.com. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  16. ↑ Berklan, Matt (October 23, 2022). "Windy City Bulls Finalize Training Camp Roster". On Tap Sports Net. Retrieved October 23, 2022.
  17. ↑ Beloso, M. (July 22, 2023). "RAPTORS RE-SIGN DOWTIN JR. AND HARPER JR. AND ADD FREEMAN-LIBERTY". NBA.com. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
  18. ↑ "RAPTORS RE-SIGN DOWTIN JR. AND HARPER JR. AND ADD FREEMAN-LIBERTY". NBA.com. July 22, 2023. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  19. ↑ "RAPTORS CONVERT FREEMAN-LIBERTY TO STANDARD NBA CONTRACT". NBA.com. March 1, 2024. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  20. ↑ "Haliburton's 30-point performance guides Pacers past Raptors". SportsNet.ca. April 9, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  21. ↑ Adams, Luke (July 22, 2024). "Raptors Buy Out Sasha Vezenkov, Waive Javon Freeman-Liberty". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  22. ↑ "Javon Freeman-Liberty joins Manisa". sportando. September 18, 2024. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  23. ↑ Askounis, Johnny (October 7, 2024). "Javon Freeman-Liberty reportedly leaving Manisa, returning to the NBA". EuroHoops.net. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  24. ↑ Maher, Rory (October 12, 2024). "Bulls Sign, Waive Javon Freeman-Liberty". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  25. ↑ Windy City Bulls [@windycitybulls] (October 15, 2024). "Welcome back Javon Freeman-Liberty! 🏀🐂 Freeman-Liberty returns to the Windy City Bulls after playing for the Toronto Raptors and their G League affiliate, the Raptors 905, in the 2023-24 season. Javon was a member of our 2022-23 squad, averaging 14.8 points in 35 games" (Tweet). Retrieved October 17, 2024– via Twitter.
  26. ↑ "Bullets add more star power for NBL26". nbl.com.au. August 1, 2025. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  27. ↑ Ryan, Shannon (May 9, 2020). "Javon Freeman-Liberty is getting guidance from his uncle Marcus Liberty — while forging his own path after transferring to DePaul". Chicago Tribune . Retrieved November 23, 2021.
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