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After the loss to Canada the Puerto Rican team traveled to the Bahamas. Next game is Monday 7pm; Bahamas vs Puerto Rico. A match-up of Sammy Hunter vs Enrique Freeman.

Once we beat Wake and Minnesota we'll be favored in all of them

Sammy Hunter posted this on his Instagram. Love to see them all still connected like this!

Enrique had 10 points and 10 rebounds in their loss to Canada. Played 26 minutes

Tibs loves that size linebacker.... Seems like if he could mold one thats what he would make

Freeman starts his quest for a full time job with the NBA in the summer league. Here is the link to the Timberwolves schedule with all the games being telecast https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/schedule

Thanks again to @TennZip and all who scoured our opponents’ websites to provide us the majority of the schedule prior to its release. 👏👏👏

I think Zips fans are going to love this LB in a few years. While he has good size, he may not be quite as athletic as some of the other linebackers we’ve recruited, but he’s incredibly physical and has a good nose for the ball. Reminds me of Bubba in that sense.

I had to click on his bio to see if the birthdate was 198* to make sure I was thinking of the correct Eric Gordon haha.

i know i was jumping the gun when i said "camp". i should have said the whole team will be reporting. im pretty sure all the incoming freshman should be there for Mondays practice and the whole team start working out together before camp. im easily excited so i get excited over little baby steps

I can't wait for camp to open up next week !!! Right now we are tied for first in the MAC... I don't know how long that will last but I can enter the season cautiously optimistic.... I hope the qb can bring back his Albany numbers....

Not sure where you got your info but other than Gobert and McDaniels the rest of the PF and C players are a bunch of youngsters and journeyman types.

The mailman accidentally delivered my neighbor's College of Charleston alumni magazine to me. There is a small article about Coach G. See below.

Double double. Ho-hum.

Agree. But once these coaches leave that's it. They are gone and are now stealing food off of Dustin's plate. Too much time spent on here obsessing over those who leave. Don't want to be like the bitter Kitten Attack who can't quit Groce or whoever.

The wolves did trade away Naz Reid and Julius Randle which opens up a lot of room in the front court for Freeman to get minutes

Nate Johnson made his Summer League debut with OKC yesterday. He played 7 minutes and committed 3 fouls...no other stats recorded. They play again tonight at 9 PM.

Garvin Clarke is also on the Bahamas team, which is stacked btw. Edgecombe, Hield, and Eric Gordon in addition to the 2 former Akron players. Enrique's squad handled them with ease.

I believe his college career is over unless the NCAA changes their most recent ruling on eligibility.

Enrique Freeman and Sammy Hunter are currently playing each other in FIBA qualifiers. Nate Johnson is playing for OKC in the Sunmer League.

I obviously haven't kept up on the NBA this offseason. I still thought Minnesota had Julius Randle and Naz Reid. That certainly makes Freeman's pathway to earning minutes more manageable.

Emil !!!

The main problem with Freeman and the Timberwolves is the T-Wolves depth is at the PF and C positions. 5 out of Minnesota's top 7 paid players are PF or C. It would probably require an injury or trade for Freeman to get a consistent 5-10 mpg at the NBA level.

Shammah posted an Instagram story that looks like he was working out with the Cavs or Charge. Anyone know any details?

Enrique is in Hamilton ON and will play for the PR National team tonight, 7PM. https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-basketball-world-cup-2027-americas-qualifiers/games/127244-CAN-PUR

11/2-at University of Louisiana

I was under the impression that the first round matchups are based off of preseason projections, not last year results. That said, with roster turnover as rampant as it is I'm not even going to dive in to attempt to determine who will be and won't be good in the SunBelt. I follow the MAC more closely than most and I would struggle to rank them 1-12 with any confidence. No chance I could do it with the SB.

Never be surprised when an ACC team loses. We beat a better Big Team in Northwestern than Minnesota years ago. I think NE went to the Big Ten Championship that season, or not.... can't remember.

That's a good point. Now that I've had a few minutes to reconsider, I think the SunBelt Challenge is an awesome event and tradition for the MAC. Would love to have the Chanticleers at the JAR.

Robert Morris will play at Akron on Tuesday September 22 https://rmucolonials.com/sports/mens-soccer/schedule/2026

Another accurate prediction from @TennZip as the Providence match is confirmed for October 16. https://friars.com/sports/mens-soccer/schedule

Class of 2027 Verbal Commits Luke Fleischman, LB, 6-1, 215, St. Francis HS, Chaffee, NY Owen Pelkowski, OL, 6-5, 280, Walsh Jesuit HS, Cuyahoga Falls, OH Class Summary Total Commits: 2 Offense: 1 QB: 0 RB: 0 WR: 0 TE: 0 OL: 1 (Pelkowski) Defense: 1 DL: 0 LB: 1 (Fleischman) DB: 0

The Summer league starts in about a week. The best thing that could happen if Freeman stands out on the roster showing that he can hit the 3 ball, score and rebound. He has always been a good defender but needs to jump start his offense from all over the floor. I agree this is a make or break year for him in the NBA.

I assume his agent will shop his services around, especially if someone would be willing to give him a standard contract, but you're 100% correct in that this is good news that he at least has a spot.

I know some people want him to go somewhere other than Minnesota, and I understand the reasoning behind it. But who knows if he'd get a deal with another team. I'd rather see him in Minnesota than see his NBA career end ealier.

Ivory Covington had previously announced his intent to join the Akron zips for the 2027 season. @Zip_ME87 spotted today....that the speedy winger from Atlanta will join the zips for fall 2026. Welcome, Ivory. https://www.instagram.com/p/DaGoUExiaEW/?img_index=1 This was Ivory's original announcement about 2027. When I look at both instagram posts, I am very impressed by Ivory. He is a very appreciative young man...Very excited about this young man joining the Zips. https://www.instagram.com/p/DRfq03kiQYL/?img_index=1

I know a guy who had a completely unremarkable 7 year NFL career. His key to longevity was his professionalism. He showed up to work on time, kept his mouth shut and always did what he was asked to do. Enrique could be a guy like that. He's not the type of talent that's sets the NBA on fire, but not everyone needs to be a superstar either. Sometimes you just need some people to show up to work and do their job. I'm sure he'd be happy to play 7 NBA seasons playing only 2-3 minutes a night.