College sports landscape underscores Akron's Enrique Freeman appreciation.
My @beaconjournal column from a special night for @EnriqueFreeman_, @ZipsMBB and @AkronZips ⬇️ https://t.co/D4eI4kpF7t
the whole squad showed their support for Enrique Freeman, who had a special jersey dedication at his high school, Saint Martin de Porres, last night in Cleveland 👏
from college walk-on to starting an NBA game. Enrique Freeman’s story is special.
he started his career at Akron on an academic scholarship before being convinced to try out for the basketball team, and left as the MAC Player of the Year and nation’s leading rebounder. now, after being selected with the 50th overall pick in June’s NBA Draft, he got his first career start just one month into his rookie season.
Enrique Freeman had more than 50 family members, plus his high school and college teammates in the crowd for tonight’s game in his hometown of Cleveland.
he finished 9 points, 9 rebounds, 1 block, and 1 assist in 16 minutes 💪