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Former Zips star Enrique Freeman's jersey honored by University of Akron
Freeman walked on the Zips in 2019. He walked off last spring and into the NBA as a two-way player for the Pacers. He's just the seventh Zip to ever be drafted into the NBA and the first since 1987.
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Pacers rookie Enrique Freeman is among 11 Zips with a jersey number in the rafters at UA. He played in a different era, though, and it's significant.
Akron men’s basketball stays perfect in MAC on Enrique Freeman Night
Freeman’s jersey went into the rafters at halftime. He is the first Akron player to be drafted into the NBA since the league went to a two-round draft in 1989. The Indiana Pacers selected Freeman with the 50th overall pick in June and he is on a two-way contract, splitting time between the Pacers and their G League affiliate, the Indiana Mad Ants.
Akron grinds out win over NIU on Enrique Freeman Night
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron struggled but held off Northern Illinois 73-63 Tuesday night, extending its consecutive win streak to 14. The team also honored former MAC player of the year Enrique Freeman, raising his jersey number 25 to the rafters in a halftime ceremony.
Akron basketball score, recap vs. NIU | Zips extend streak, honor Enrique Freeman
The University of Akron men's basketball team hosted Northern Illinois on Tuesday. Here's how the Zips extended the nation's longest winning streak.
From throwing up before Akron tryouts to the NBA: Enrique Freeman’s unbelievable journey – Terry Pluto
Akron’s men’s basketball team retired Enrique Freeman’s No. 25 at halftime of the Zips' Tuesday game with Northern Illinois. ...
Akron to honor former star’s jersey tonight
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Enrique Freeman’s number 25 will be raised to the rafters tonight in Akron. Not bad for a walk-on.
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Sharron Young displays 'some Enrique Freeman tendencies' for Akron men's basketball
"I think that anyone that comes in contact with him ... the kid has some Enrique Freeman tendencies, just in terms of how he treats people, the way he talks to people, the respect he has for ...
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Pacers' Enrique Freeman: Available Tuesday
Freeman (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against Portland. The two-way player has overcome an illness and will be available off Indiana's bench Tuesday. However, Freeman hasn't appeared ...
Tavari Johnson and Shammah Scott each score 15, Akron beats Northern Illinois 73-63 for 14th straight victory
The Zips remain unbeaten in MAC play with the longest winning streak in the nation. Enrique Freeman's number was also retired ...
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'Once a Zip, always a Zip': Former Zips star Enrique Freeman's jersey honored by University of Akron
Freeman walked on the Zips in 2019. He walked off last spring and into the NBA as a two-way player for the Pacers. He's just ...