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[QUOTE="Capt. Tuttle, post: 5530572, member: 191"]
He was a freshman, with lots of older guys, finding his way.  I put in some fun prompts with Chat GPT:  here are Donnie’s projections, with his progress last year and historical jumps for 2nd year HS AA PFs.

Takeaway from comps: most McDAA forwards who return see a +1 to +3 PPG uptick with either slightly better efficiency or similar boards. Massive jumps happen, but they’re the exception and usually tied to a bigger minute/usage spike.

Freeman-specific context that nudges the projection up

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[*]He already produced at a “starter-plus” level as a freshman (13.4 & 7.9; multiple double-doubles), then lost ACC-season reps to a 5th-metatarsal injury. That paused, but didn’t cap, the curve.  
[*]Off-season reports have him fully back and leaning into a bigger role; local coverage is tagging him as a breakout candidate for 2025-26.  
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What would push him toward the ceiling

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[*]30+ MPG and top-2 usage,
[*]2–3 3PA/g at ~33–35% to keep TS% healthy,
[*]Syracuse guards consistently feed him early post seals & short-rolls (easy points, fewer tough self-creates).
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What would keep him near the floor

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[*]Minute share split at the 4/5, sticky turnovers, or a post-injury rim-attempt rate that’s too low (settling). Also, if the offense tilts heavily guard-dominant, the bump shrinks.
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If you want me to tighten this to a single line (say, 16.2 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 57% TS in 28 MPG), give me:

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[*]Your guess at his minutes (26, 28, or 30+),
[*]Whether Autry plays him mostly at the 4 or small-ball 5, and
[*]Your read on 3-point volume (keep it low vs. green light).
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