Donnie Freeman (basketball, born 2005) explained

Donavan Freeman
Team:Syracuse Orange
Number:1
Position:Power forward
League:Atlantic Coast Conference
Height Ft:6
Height In:9
Weight Lb:205
Birth Date:14 August 2005
Birth Place:Bahamas
High School:
College:Syracuse (2024–present)
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Donavan Glen Lee Freeman (born August 14, 2005) is a Bahamian college basketball player for the Syracuse Orange of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

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]

External links

Notes and References

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

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