Enrique Freeman

[Reslife4Life]

On the radio they said Len Paul is the last guy to do it

[Blue & Gold]

 

[72 Roo]

I bet Billy Turner is also on that list. He was incredible, but Freeman may be better. 

[ZZZips]

Don't fall for this SCAM.  Odoshirt is not paying a dime for the rights to the logos and Enrique does not have NIL deal with this company.

 

[Let'sGoZips94]

1    Enrique Freeman    Akron    Sr.    6-7    F    8    101    12.6
2    Hunter Dickinson    Kansas    Sr.    7-2    C    9    110    12.2
3    Armando Bacot    North Carolina    Sr.    6-10    F    9    107    11.9
4    Vonterius Woolbright    Western Caro.    Sr.    6-6    G    8    90    11.2
5    Zach Edey    Purdue    Sr.    7-4    C    9    101    11.2

 

Current leaders for Rebounds Per Game. 

[Reslife4Life]

10 hours ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

1    Enrique Freeman    Akron    Sr.    6-7    F    8    101    12.6
2    Hunter Dickinson    Kansas    Sr.    7-2    C    9    110    12.2
3    Armando Bacot    North Carolina    Sr.    6-10    F    9    107    11.9
4    Vonterius Woolbright    Western Caro.    Sr.    6-6    G    8    90    11.2
5    Zach Edey    Purdue    Sr.    7-4    C    9    101    11.2

 

Current leaders for Rebounds Per Game. 

The height differential on here is crazy. The fact that Enrique is outrebounding Zach Edey by more than 1 per game is wild!

[Blue & Gold]

 

[Blue & Gold]

Enrique is such a beast.  Most of my favorite Zips have been front court players... Jeremiah Wood, Romeo Travis, Tree Treadwell, Zeke Marshall.  Absolutely all-time Zips greats.  Here we are in year 4 of 'Rique's career and for some reason I still can't get my mind around the fact I'd take Enrique in front of all of them.  

 

I still remember what I thought was a laughably optimistic over-reaction by @NWAkron to a video which popped up online of Enrique playing well in the Akron-Canton "Defense Optional" Pro-Am summer league.  He looked pretty decent in the video but even after watching it I never thought Enrique would even be put on scholarship.

[Illini Zip]

I had the same skepticism when @Hilltopper had rave reviews about Freeman. Next thing I know he’s starting. 

[Zippy87]

On 11/20/2023 at 6:05 PM, ZZZips said:

Don't fall for this SCAM.  Odoshirt is not paying a dime for the rights to the logos and Enrique does not have NIL deal with this company.

 

 

Does anyone know if he has any NIL deals that aren't Barstool? Would love to support him and get my son something of his favorite player.

[csims0917]

I know plenty of students who’d buy his jersey 

[a-zip]

15 hours ago, Blue & Gold said:

Enrique is such a beast.  Most of my favorite Zips have been front court players... Jeremiah Wood, Romeo Travis, Tree Treadwell, Zeke Marshall.  Absolutely all-time Zips greats.  Here we are in year 4 of 'Rique's career and for some reason I still can't get my mind around the fact I'd take Enrique in front of all of them.  

 

I still remember what I thought was a laughably optimistic over-reaction by @NWAkron to a video which popped up online of Enrique playing well in the Akron-Canton "Defense Optional" Pro-Am summer league.  He looked pretty decent in the video but even after watching it I never thought Enrique would even be put on scholarship.

Me too.  Favorite hoops player ever.  Started with academic scholarship and walked on makes him more endearing.

[Zippy87]

57 minutes ago, csims0917 said:

I know plenty of students who’d buy his jersey 

 

Our Team Shop wasn't even open last game, I'm not holding my breath (although I agree!)

[1981 grad]

13 hours ago, Zippy87 said:

 

Does anyone know if he has any NIL deals that aren't Barstool? Would love to support him and get my son something of his favorite player.

I bought the barstool sweat last year and wore it to the game on Tuesday.  It has held up well.  Must admit the barstool telecast was bizarre but I wanted to support Freeman.

Edited December 11, 2023 by 1981 grad

[akzipper]

3 hours ago, csims0917 said:

I know plenty of students who’d buy his jersey 

 

I'd buy one in a heartbeat. 

[Let'sGoZips94]

 

 

 

[Ham]

Not to diminish any player past or present, but could there be a better representative for Akron BB? If 25 stays healthy for the season, he should appear in everyone's All American team!

[ZZZips]

I asked Enrique if he currently has an NIL apparel deal.  His response was "not today but stay tuned for further announcements "

[Let'sGoZips94]

3 hours ago, ZZZips said:

I asked Enrique if he currently has an NIL apparel deal.  His response was "not today but stay tuned for further announcements "

 

Please keep us updated. He's the type of person that deserves every NIL opportunity. 

[Let'sGoZips94]

 

Another accolade. 

 

[Zippy87]

9 hours ago, ZZZips said:

I asked Enrique if he currently has an NIL apparel deal.  His response was "not today but stay tuned for further announcements "

 

Honestly, the athletic department should already be marketing the hell out of him with him getting $ from whatever they do. 

[Ham]

3 hours ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

 

Another accolade. 

 

This should be head line news on the Beacon's sports page!  Have any suckeyes been recognized like this recently?  Does "Eager Beaver" belong to USBWA?

[ZZZips]

I like the continued increase in national recognition for #25.

 

This is the list of others recognized this week by the writer's association.

 

 

Should add interest to our game at RMF against St. Bonaventure.

 

 

[Blue & Gold]

 

[Let'sGoZips94]

NCAA Rebound Leaders - Last updated Monday, December 25, 2023 12:54 am - Through games Sunday, December 24, 2023

 

1 Enrique Freeman Akron Sr. 6-7 F 13.5

2 Hunter Dickinson Kansas Sr. 7-2 C 12.5

3 Vonterius Woolbright Western Caro. Sr. 6-6 G 12.2

4 Drew Cisse Western Ill. Jr. 6-11 F 12.2

5 Armando Bacot North Carolina Sr. 6-10 F 11.0

6 Dillon Jones Weber St. Jr. 6-6 F 10.9

7 Joel Soriano St. John's (NY) Sr. 6-11 F 10.8

8 Daniel Batcho Louisiana Tech Jr. 6-11 F 10.8

9 Fardaws Aimaq California Sr. 6-11 C 10.7

10 Sam Alexis Chattanooga So. 6-9 F 10.4

- Zach Edey Purdue Sr. 7-4 C 10.4

 

Full rebound per game better than Hunter Dickinson. We are witnessing greatness in an Akron uniform.