zippy5 Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 (edited) Edited March 15 by zippy5 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy87 Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 Enrique Freeman has what I think is his first sports card in the 2023-24 Bowman University set. Card #1 in the set. There's some up for sale on eBay for anyone interested. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 16 hours ago, Zippy87 said: Enrique Freeman has what I think is his first sports card in the 2023-24 Bowman University set. Card #1 in the set. There's some up for sale on eBay for anyone interested. Definitely picking up 2 of these - there's a non-auto version with multiple variations, and there's a sticker-auto version. Loren Christian-Jackson also has some cards from 2020-21 if anyone collects Zips cards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 What's cool to me is that LCJIII retweeted this tweet. What two amazingly talented and amazingly humble guys. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 On 3/16/2024 at 4:31 PM, Zippy87 said: Enrique Freeman has what I think is his first sports card in the 2023-24 Bowman University set. Card #1 in the set. There's some up for sale on eBay for anyone interested. Good looking out on posting this. Ended up snagging an /25 auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Zip Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 Freeman one of the 10 most intriguing players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 Freeman made honorable me mention AP All-American. Also, of note, former OU stand out Mark Sears made 2nd team All-American https://www.instagram.com/p/C4tlczBOHeO/?igsh=bGFjbm13cjBjdnZj 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csims0917 Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 Damn he’s one double double away from the NCAA record… if he would’ve gotten one more rebound last game 😮💨. Would be standing alone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akron1 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 After the Zips game at PPG Arena, I passed Koby Altman the General Manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the concourse. You would have to think that Enrique Freeman impressed Koby after his 21 and 14 showing against the 7' 1" 270 lbs - Ryan Kalkbrenner, the Big East three time Defensive Player of the Year. I will never forget the 24 points, 21 rebounds and 7 blocks stat line against Ohio U. Really appreciate Enrique and going to miss him. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Freeman is going to have a lot to think about in the coming months. I'm not an NBA expert, but I do know it's extremely hard to make and the talent level is the best in my lifetime. In my opinion, Freeman is not an NBA player. He was advised to stay another year to improve his talent level, but I'm not sure he improved enough for the NBA. With that said, I think he could have a great future in professional basketball and should talk to a lot of people to understand how. I'm hoping he spends some time with former Zip Jammal Ball to discuss his professional options. Ball had a long career in mostly France for 14 years, Germany for two, and Kosovo for one. I'd rather spend 14 years in France than some NBA D League Hell hole of a city for a couple with little opportunity for the NBA. He could make more money in Europe. https://gozips.com/honors/hall-of-fame/jimmal-ball/15 From the looks of Ball's background, he is invested in helping young people at the University find their way through school and open up opportunities for the future. Talk to him Enrique...be prepared and come with good questions. Be open minded. It's a big world with a lot of opportunities for people like you. You are a massive success already and your just getting started. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csims0917 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Freeman’s childhood dream is to be on the Cavs. If the Cavs give him a g league deal I think it’d be a great opportunity for him. Especially cause they are willing to develop players and call them up to the league. Freeman needs to continue to work on his shooting and playing as a wing or power forward. If he doesn’t get any good offers then i hope he does what makes him happy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reslife4Life Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Enrique and Jarrett Allen would be a hell of a duo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 7 hours ago, GP1 said: From the looks of Ball's background, he is invested in helping young people at the University find their way through school and open up opportunities for the future. He works at PCCC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 13 minutes ago, Hilltopper said: He works at PCCC Talk to him anyhow. His perspective can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 8 hours ago, Akron1 said: After the Zips game at PPG Arena, I passed Koby Altman the General Manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the concourse. You would have to think that Enrique Freeman impressed Koby after his 21 and 14 showing against the 7' 1" 270 lbs - Ryan Kalkbrenner, the Big East three time Defensive Player of the Year. I will never forget the 24 points, 21 rebounds and 7 blocks stat line against Ohio U. Really appreciate Enrique and going to miss him. That Creighton performance certainly took away the argument that his successes were a result of the level of competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy87 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 If I'm an NBA team I'm absolutely looking at Freeman in the 2nd Round or as an undrafted free agent. - Elite rebounding and defense - Respectable outside shot - Off the charts when it comes to motor and character It's important to remember Freeman would be asked to do a lot less on an NBA team. The offense isn't going to run through him. He's not going to log 38 minutes a game. He'd be a big coming off the bench to provide some rebounding, defense, and energy. The biggest knock on Freeman will be his size. He's listed as 6'7", 206 lbs on ESPN. There are several current and former NBA players with similar size to Freeman but if I'm his agent I'm painting a picture of a young-but-not-crazy Dennis Rodman (6'7", 210). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 Got mine. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 Emoni Bates got drafted. Enrique is light years ahead of him as a player. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy87 Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 3 hours ago, Let'sGoZips94 said: Got mine. Awesome! I have two on the way! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illini Zip Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 (edited) I have heard that when it comes to recruiting bigs you need to have a point guard they are excited to play with. Often the success of a post player is determined by how well the point guard can distribute the ball to them. And they know it. Hopefully a more mature Tavari and the addition of Sharron Young proves to be a magnet going forward. Also, we have learned that it was Freeman’s Mom who really deserves credit for recruiting him by convincing him to try out. I still give Groce credit for recognizing his athleticism and bringing him in as a walk on. Then I give Groce credit for not being prideful because Freeman was grading out better than his recruits. He went with the best performer in practice, period. And finally, thanks to Freeman the coaching staff can show what is possible at Akron from a developmental standpoint. Freeman with all of his physical gifts was raw. Their guidance combined with Freeman’s desire and hard work took someone without a single D1 offer and turned him into one of the best forwards in college basketball. That’s impressive. Thank you Enrique!! Well done!! Edited March 23 by Illini Zip 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 Whenever they show a Purdue game they mention Zach Edey was the leading scorer and second leading rebounder in the NCAA this year, I wish they'd mention who the leading rebounder in the country was (who also happens to be 9 inches shorter than Edey). 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reslife4Life Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 I would have loved to see edey vs freeman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 55 minutes ago, Reslife4Life said: I would have loved to see edey vs freeman The way they officiate Edey, Freeman would've fouled out in 2 minutes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Let'sGoZips94 Posted April 2 Report Share Posted April 2 Just now, zipdiehard said: Beat me to it. Note the CBS Sports Network - televised baby! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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