Class of 2024 PF Donnie Freeman (MD / IMG) COMMITTED & SIGNED TO SYRACUSE (5/11/23)

[Orangezoo]

looks like Donnie got a DNP last two games unfortunately

 

[Niastri]

looks like Donnie got a DNP last two games unfortunately

He's got two NBA big men ahead of him, and a few other quality bigs with experience as well.

This is such a great experience for him.

On a side note, he looks like he's put on a lot of muscle, I'd bet he's nearly 220 now. Good work with the weights!

EDIT: Edgecomb (Baylor '24 recruit) seems to be a top3 player on the Bahamas squad, beating out even NBA player Gordan for minutes. He's a terrific prospect. But Ayton (Trailblazers) and Hield (76s) are the best players so far.

It's a little disappointing the coaches decided to go with a three guard lineup with Eric Gordan (76s) but not really surprising, considering their best players. The only reason that I'm mildly discouraged is that Freeman didn't beat a couple shorter veteran euro pros for the rotation forward minutes. I figured he would be at least the first forward off the bench after looking at the roster.

 

[tptcuse]

looks like Donnie got a DNP last two games unfortunately

That's fine. Imagine the experience he is having and the level of play he is surrounded by to get two DNPs. Fantastic stuff for a young man.

 

[Orangezoo]

That's fine. Imagine the experience he is having and the level of play he is surrounded by to get two DNPs. Fantastic stuff for a young man.

Oh absolutely- Edgecombe is more of 2/3 so not surprised he is getting the run he is.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[orange79]

So close, yet so far.

Another DNP for Donnie. Great experience, though.

 

[Giants1973]

So close, yet so far.

Another DNP for Donnie. Great experience, though.

Hopefully gets to Syracuse for 2nd semester of summer school!

 

[jordville]

#9

 

[zilo]

So close, yet so far.

Another DNP for Donnie. Great experience, though.

For sure. He's been practicing with NBA players for weeks. You know he learned a thing or two.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Syracuse basketball freshman Donnie Freeman on playing for Bahamas in FIBA Olympic qualifier: ‘I had to grow up quick’

Donnie Freeman, 18, was part of the Bahamas National Team that came within one game of making the 2024 Olympic Games.

www.syracuse.com

 

[cuseallday]

Great piece. Even though he didn't play much, what an awesome experience for Donnie!

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Syracuse basketball freshman Donnie Freeman on playing for Bahamas in FIBA Olympic qualifier: ‘I had to grow up quick’

Donnie Freeman, 18, was part of the Bahamas National Team that came within one game of making the 2024 Olympic Games.

www.syracuse.com

All that we could have hoped for. This will reap benefits far beyond if he had been here for that time.

 

[McCuse]

Great experience!

 

[Giants1973]

D Freeman is on campus!!

 

[cusefan88]

D Freeman is on campus!!

Wearing #1.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Wearing #1.

# battle commences in …

 

[jordville]

 

[jordville]

Donnie is Klutch…

 

[Sbucketball]

Donnie is Klutch…

He gone

 

[Cuse99&01]

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Glad to see Freeman getting work in with pros at the Nike Academy.

 

[gmacfor3]

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Jamie Shaw thinks Donnie is a possible USA Olympic team guy for the future as a two way player. Pretty high praise for the incoming frosh.

 

[SWC75]

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Jamie Shaw thinks Donnie is a possible USA Olympic team guy for the future as a two way player. Pretty high praise for the incoming frosh.

I just watched the news and was thinking 'Donnie' was Trump. Then I looked at the thread title and the train got back on the right track.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Stop watching the news.

 

[orangefog]

Happy Birthday, Donnie!!!

 

[billsin01]

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Jamie Shaw thinks Donnie is a possible USA Olympic team guy for the future as a two way player. Pretty high praise for the incoming frosh.

That is interesting. The guy I know who was one of his coaches for the first three years of high school said freeman initially really struggled defensively and was very talented as a young kid, but didn’t have the quickest feet. He did say, however, that he improved by leaps and bounds all three years they had him so he said he wouldn’t be shocked if that continued last year and the sky is the limit. Interesting to watch regardless.