Reslife4Life Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10121302-2024-nba-mock-draft-new-no-1-post-combine-2-round-predictions First mock draft I have seen with Enrique getting selected 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueandgold Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 19 minutes ago, Reslife4Life said: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10121302-2024-nba-mock-draft-new-no-1-post-combine-2-round-predictions First mock draft I have seen with Enrique getting selected Denver would be a nice landing spot for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 53 minutes ago, 1981 grad said: How high is Enrique's ceiling? After watching Akron B ball for 25 years, nobody is even close when compared to improvement from year 1 to year 5. Enrique is quick to the ball for a man his size, athletic, and picks up new skills remarkably well. Can we see the same jump in years 6 through 8? If so he could be an NBA player. It was interesting to watch him in the NBA scrimmages where he did not face a triple team every time he touched the ball and was surrounded with equally talented players. He played the wing and made some nice 3 pointers. Remember, that is not a skill set he had last year. I think playing every day with good coaches that can improve his skills he might be on a NBA team in a couple of years. I'd say the odds are high that he ultimately ends up in Europe. There are only 450 players in the WORLD in the NBA. I emphasize world as basketball is very much a global sport. The vast majority of 2nd round picks never even make it to a 2nd contract. All of this said, it's not intended to be a knock to Freeman. Outside of the EPL, the NBA might be the toughest professional league to go pro in. Freeman has obviously overcome the odds many times so if he does it again, it wouldn't surprise me. I just wouldn't bet on seeing him in the NBA in 3 or 4 years from now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 http://hoopobsession.com/FreemanE.html 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 https://www.deseret.com/sports/2024/05/23/enrique-freeman-the-most-interesting-player-in-2024-draft-class-akron/ 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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clarkwgriswold Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 More positive press for Enrique- https://sports.yahoo.com/2024-nba-draft-big-board-ranking-the-top-40-players-142413978.html 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted May 24 Author Report Share Posted May 24 Brad Stevens and Groce are pretty tight. I don't know that Boston would take him with the 30th pick, but definitely would with the 54th. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy87 Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 I hope Athletics is working on a promotional/marketing effort to capitalize on if/when Freeman gets drafted. It is and should be made a very big deal. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 3 hours ago, Zippy87 said: I hope Athletics is working on a promotional/marketing effort to capitalize on if/when Freeman gets drafted. It is and should be made a very big deal. Amen, draft party at the JAR! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 (edited) Yahoo Sports ranks Freeman as the 39th best prospect in the draft. Wow. Bronny isn't even on the list, so you know it's serious. Edited May 27 by Let'sGoZips94 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gozips19 Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 https://www.si.com/nba/raptors/toronto-raptors-have-interviewed-Enrique-Freeman-ahead-of-nba-draft 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gozips19 Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 More teams interested and interviewing Freeman. https://www.si.com/nba/pistons/detroit-pistons-showing-interest-in-akron-standout-ahead-of-nba-draft-01hysft5btxe 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 (edited) It's crazy how lazy journalism has become. 90% of the article is the same as the ones I've been reading the past few days. They just insert a little detail at the beginning or end to tailor it to a specific team. Edited May 28 by kreed5120 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyRulz Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 5 hours ago, kreed5120 said: It's crazy how lazy journalism has become. 90% of the article is the same as the ones I've been reading the past for days. They just insert a little detail at the beginning or end to tailor it to a specific team. probably an AI bot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gozips19 Posted May 30 Report Share Posted May 30 https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10122747-2024-nba-mock-draft-bronny-james-makes-the-cut-in-our-full-2-round-predictions Rique moves up 2 spots to the C's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueandgold Posted May 30 Report Share Posted May 30 17 minutes ago, gozips19 said: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10122747-2024-nba-mock-draft-bronny-james-makes-the-cut-in-our-full-2-round-predictions Rique moves up 2 spots to the C's According to this mock draft Freeman is just ahead of Bronny. I don't like the Celtics, but how great would that be to get on a top tier team like that?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted May 30 Report Share Posted May 30 40 minutes ago, blueandgold said: According to this mock draft Freeman is just ahead of Bronny. I don't like the Celtics, but how great would that be to get on a top tier team like that?? The issue is he would be buried in the G-League since their roster is so loaded. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted May 30 Report Share Posted May 30 There have been a few players that were projected to be mid to late second rounders that have withdrawn from the draft to return to college. This should further help Freeman's odds of being drafted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueandgold Posted May 30 Report Share Posted May 30 3 minutes ago, kreed5120 said: The issue is he would be buried in the G-League since their roster is so loaded. That is my concern as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueandgold Posted June 3 Report Share Posted June 3 On 5/31/2024 at 1:59 PM, Let'sGoZips94 said: Definitely the most thorough and comprehensive assessment so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyRulz Posted June 3 Report Share Posted June 3 (edited) Is sticking the tongue out a tribute to Michael Jordan? (I'd be worried about an errant elbow to the chin) Edited June 3 by ZippyRulz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Zip Posted June 5 Report Share Posted June 5 Have him going #49. Indiana Pacers (via Cavaliers): Enrique Freeman | 6-7 forward | 23 years old | Akron 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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