$Signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Pacers in August of 2024.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary
From Cleveland, Ohio, Freeman played prep basketball at St. Martin de Porres High School and had to walk on at Akron after not drawing much collegiate interest. As a Zip, Freeman stacked up awards quickly. He was a four-time MAC All-Defensive team member, two-time First-Team All-MAC member, two-time MAC Tournament MVP (2022, 2024) and won 2022 MAC Defensive Player of the Year. Freeman led the NCAA in rebounds during the 2023-24 season en route to being named the MAC Player of the Year and was an AP All-American honorable mention. During his final collegiate season, Freeman averaged 18.6 points, 12.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.7 blocks and 0.8 steals in 32.4 minutes per game across 35 appearances (all starts). He finished with 58.4/37.0/72.8 shooting splits, showcasing a well-rounded and efficient offensive game. At 6-foot-7, Freeman will be an undersized frontcourt player in the NBA but has elite defensive traits that should intrigue evaluators. He's got great footwork in the post and loves to go right before countering with a nice up-and-under move. However, he'll likely have to settle for a roller/cutter role and rely on increased activity to get bucks at the professional level. Freeman improved his jumper throughout college but needs to take more steps in that department to be an NBA role player. At 24 years old, Freeman isn't the ideal draft prospect, but he has flashes of Draymond Green and Herbert Jones, who are both perennial Defensive Player of the Year candidates. Kevin Knox and Obi Toppin were both young, multi-talented prospects selected in the lottery, and other than age, Freeman shares similar qualities to both. Knox struggled mightily to stick in the NBA, while Toppin needed a change of scenery to find his role. Freeman's chances of being an NBA role player likely depend on where he ends up.
ANALYSIS Far from surprising here, but Freeman will return to his regular bench with the return of Myles Turner to the starting lineup. Freeman is averaging 9.9 minutes per game in seven outings (one start) this season, so he's not expected to see heavy minutes off the bench with both Turner and Pascal Siakam managing most of the frontcourt minutes.
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2024
Stat Review
How does Enrique Freeman compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
An advanced statistic that measures a player's efficiency at shooting the ball that takes field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three point percentage into account.
Effective Field Goal %
A statistic that adjusts field goal percentage to account for the fact that three-point field goals count for three points while field goals only count for two points.
3-Point Attempt Rate
Percentage of field goal attempts from three point range.
Free Throw Rate
Number of free throw attempts per field goal attempt.
Offensive Rebound %
An estimate of the percentage of available offensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
Defensive Rebound %
An estimate of the percentage of available defensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
Total Rebound %
An estimate of the percentage of available rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
Assist %
An estimate of the percentage of teammate field goals a player assisted while they were on the floor.
Steal %
An estimate of the percentage of opponent possessions that end with a steal by the player while they were on the floor.
Block %
An estimate of the percentage of opponent two-point field goal attempts blocked by the player while they were on the floor.
Turnover %
An estimate of turnovers committed per 100 plays.
Usage %
An estimate of the percentage of team plays used by a player while they were on the floor.
Fantasy Points Per Game
NBA Fantasy Points Per Game.
Fantasy Points Per Minute
NBA Fantasy Points Per Minute.
True Shooting %
50.8%
Effective Field Goal %
42.3%
3-Point Attempt Rate
30.8%
Free Throw Rate
30.8%
Offensive Rebound %
2.9%
Defensive Rebound %
9.7%
Total Rebound %
6.4%
Assist %
7.5%
Steal %
1.0%
Block %
1.1%
Turnover %
13.1%
Usage %
9.5%
Fantasy Points Per Game
4.9
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.5
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Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Enrique Freeman See More
Jeff Edgerton highlights his favorite plays for Wednesday's eight-game DFS slate on FanDuel, including Karl-Anthony Towns, who continues to put up double-doubles.
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Fouls out Monday
FIndiana Pacers
October 14, 2024
Freeman (knee) fouled out of Monday's preseason matchup against the Grizzlies with 3:59 remaining in the fourth quarter. He produced six points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal across 24 minutes.
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Helped to locker room
FIndiana Pacers
Knee
October 10, 2024
Freeman needed assistance walking to the locker room during Thursday's preseason game against the Cavaliers after suffering an apparent right knee injury, Tony East of SI.com reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Jazz looking at him?
FFree Agent
June 21, 2024
Freeman could be a player the Jazz might target with their second-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, according to Sarah Todd of The Deseret News.
ANALYSIS The Jazz might decide to trade this pick, the 32nd overall, before or during the draft, but in the event they choose to keep it, Freeman could be a strong option, assuming he's still available. An accomplished defender who also developed a respectable shot from beyond the arc, Freeman fits into the mold of a "three-and-D" player that every team needs in The Association. Freeman spent the 2023-24 season at Akron, averaging 18.6 points and 12.9 rebounds per contest while making 37 percent of his three-point attempts.