Donnie Freeman Earns Fifth Star, Moves Into Top 10 in On3 Updated Rankings
Syracuse basketball signee Donnie Freeman has made a big jump in the latest 2024 recruiting rankings per On3. Freeman was given a fifth star and slotted 10th overall in the class. That makes Freeman the number one power forward prospect in the class as well.
The news comes after ESPN gave Freeman a fifth star as well and he was named a McDonald's All-American. On3 explained why he received his bump in rating and ranking.
Freeman is a 6-foot-9 forward at Bradenton (FL) IMG Academy. The continued upward trajectory of the Syracuse signee’s game has been apparent this season. Freeman is averaging over a block and a steal per game while shooting over 50 percent from the field and over 30 percent from three. He is also scoring at an efficient rate, averaging just over 17 points per game.
The 6-9, 200 pounder transferred to IMG Academy this offseason to spend his senior year playing against better competition in order to further develop his game. Nearly every national recruiting analyst at various media outlets who has watched him this season has praised the growth in his game. Improving his consistency defensively, a smooth delivery on his jump shot, better footwork and ball handling were among the areas most noted. In addition to his bump from ESPN, Freeman also moved up to 21st in 247Sports latest rankings.
Freeman is a physical specimen with a limitless ceiling. He is only at the tip of the iceberg in terms of his potential, but should make an impact at Syracuse right away. He committed to the Orange back in May over offers from Alabama, Georgetown, Georgia Tech, Iowa, Kansas State, LSU, Marquette, Maryland, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Texas, Virginia Tech, Xavier and others. He then made it official, signing with Syracuse this past November.
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