NBA Draft Scouting Report: Akron's Enrique Freeman

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Player Info

Enrique Freeman

Forward | Akron

Height: 6'7” | Weight: 205 lbs

2024 Draft Age: 23.91

Akron's Enrique Freeman (25) walks off the court after a Zips loss to Creighton in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday in Pittsburgh. | Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK

Prospect Profile

Perhaps the most underrated player in this draft class, Freeman has the tools to be a highly impactful NBA player. At the college level with Akron, he shattered records and was one of the most productive players in the country. He averaged a double-double with 18.6 points and 12.9 boards per contest, which is absurd for a player who stands at 6-foot-7.

During his fifth college season, Freeman improved as a shot blocker and also as a 3-point shooter. Although on fairly low volume, he knocked down 37% of his shots from beyond the arc, which is something that significantly changed his perception as a prospect and how he could fit into the modern NBA. He led the country in rebounding and plays with an incredible motor.

As productive as Freeman was during his college career, he really started skyrocketing up boards after the recent season came to an end.

After a great showing at Portsmouth following the close of the season, Freeman shined at G League Elite Camp which earned him an invite to the NBA Draft Combine. At that event, he really started rising up draft boards due to great scrimmage performances and solid measurements. He measured out with a plus-seven wingspan while also looking good in the athletic drills. The 6-foot-7 forward led the scrimmages in total points (29) while also being top two in both total steals and blocks.

Don’t be surprised if Freeman ends up being selected much higher than initially expected in the 2024 NBA Draft. He’s done nothing but improve his stock since the start of last college season, and even more so during the pre-draft process.

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Draft Projection

Second-Round Pick in 2024 NBA Draft.

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