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University of Akron star, NE Ohio native drafted into NBA

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CLEVELAND (WJW) – A Northeast Ohio native and University of Akron alum is officially joining the NBA.

Enrique Freeman was picked by the Indiana Pacers during Round 2 of the NBA Draft Thursday evening. He was the 50th pick overall.

CLEVELAND, OH – MARCH 16: Mid-American Conference Commissioner Dr. Jon A.Steinbrecher presents the MAC Tournament Most Valuable Player trophy to Akron Zips forward Enrique Freeman (25) following the MAC Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game between the Kent State Golden Flashes and Akron Zips on March 16, 2024, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Freeman, who previously played for Cleveland’s St. Martin De Porres High School, is a 6′ 7″ power forward whose draft stock kept rising since the draft combine.

While playing for the Zips, according to the NBA, Freeman became a four-time MAC All-Defensive team member, two-time First-Team All-MAC member and two-time MAC Tournament MVP (2022, 2024). He also won 2022 MAC Defensive Player of the Year.

During his last season in college, Freeman averaged 18.6 points, 12.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.7 blocks and 0.8 steals.

Learn more about over NBA Draft picks here.

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