Kevin Freeman 25284 (2010-2010: Espartanos)

Before
252841862Habikaa00
252841947Zhejiang GB.00
252841087Bahia00
25284233Uconn19962000
2528411555Angeles20002009
252841110Brisbane B.20022004
25284186Aris20052005
25284307Andrea Costa IM20072008
252841809Cocodrilos20072010
25284999Piratas20092009
252841313Tenerife20092010
252844522Espartanos20102010
After
252841862Habikaa
252841947Zhejiang
252841087Bahia
25284233Uconn
2528411555Angeles
252841110Brisbane B.
25284186Aris
25284307Andrea Costa IM
252841809Cocodrilos
25284999Piratas
252841313Tenerife
252844522Espartanos
Born: March 3, 1978 (Springfield, MA)
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Outlook:
Kevin is a strong physical 3/4 who can play on the perimeter facing the basket but is also physical enough to the dirty work underneath and can play the 4 overseas; a good three point shooter who uses his physical strength to get to the line more than most. Kevins is an excellent defender (named Defensive Player of the Year in the USBL) and can guard players at multiple positions. He is very coachable and is a high level European player.
Off the court, Kevin is involved with several charities and activities, including playing in the Vin Baker Classic Charity Basketball Game and speaking at youth centers near his home . His mother (Gloria) is the biggest influence in his life because she is strong and can get through anything no matter what the situation. She brings spirit and motivation to his life …He is also an aspiring writer
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Career:
Springfield, MA / Paterson Catholic (NJ)
1996-1997: University of Connecticut (NCAA, starting five): 33 games: 8.5ppg, 6.4rpg, 1.0spg, FGP: 49.2%, FT: 59.7%
1997-1998: University of Connecticut (NCAA, starting five): 36 games: 10.3ppg, 6.6rpg, FGP: 56.9%, FT: 69.7%
1998-1999: University of Connecticut (NCAA, starting five): 36 games: 12.2ppg, 7.3rpg, FGP: 58.8%, FT: 71.3%
1999-2000: University of Connecticut (NCAA, starting five): 35 games: 11.0ppg, 5.7rpg, 1.6apg, FGP: 48.3%, 3PT: 28.6%, FT: 67.6%; Holds school record for most games played in a career (140). Averaged 10.5ppg and 6.5rpg over four years and ranks 13th on school's career scoring list (1,476 points) and sixth on career rebounding list (913 boards). Also ranks fourth in career free throws (422) and ninth in FGP: 53.4%
2000: drafted by New Jersey (USBL,4rd(40))
2000: Deset Classic Tournament in Phoenix (pre NBA draft): 6.0ppg
2000: Pennsylvania V (USBL): released in June
2000: Atlanta Summer Shootout (Miami Heat)
2000: drafted by Sioux Falls Skyforce (CBA,1rd(9))
2000: drafted by Baltimore Bay Runners (IBL,5rd(33)) in the College Draft
2000-2001: in Sep.'00 tested by Adecco Milan (Italy), then went to New Jersey Nets (NBA): cut in Oct.'00, just before the season started, then joined Los Angeles Stars (ABA): 10.7ppg, 3.6rpg, 1.8apg
2001: In May replaced Ceedric Goodwyn at Tanduay Rhum Masters (Philippines-PBA)
2001-2002: Premiata Calzatura Montegranaro (Italy-Lega 2): 16 games: 14.6ppg, 5.6rpg, 11ast, 1.4spg, at the beginning of Feb.'02 joined Basket Club Ferrara (Italy-Lega 2): 17 games: 12.0ppg, 4.7rpg, 10ast, 0.9spg
2002-2003: Brisbane Bullets (Australia-NBL): 15 games: 19.7ppg, 10.1rpg, 3.0apg
2003: Westchester Wildfire (USBL, starting five): 21 games: 16.5ppg, 4.9rpg, 2.6apg
2003-2004: Brisbane Bullets (Australia-NBL, starting five): 21 games: 22.4ppg, 9.1rpg, 2.2apg, 1.0spg
2004: At the beginning of May signed at Westchester Wildfire (USBL, starting five): 6 games: 11.3ppg, 6.2rpg, 1.3apg
2004: NBA Summer League (Detroit Pistons)
2004-2005: Brisbane Bullets (Australia-NBL, starting five): released in Dec.'04: 13 games: 20.6ppg, 10.4rpg, 2.0apg, the same month signed at Seoul SK Knights (South Korea-KBL): 28 games: 12.7ppg, 7.8rpg, 1.2apg
2005: In March signed at Santa Lucia Realty (Philippines-PBA)
2005-2006: Aris Thessaloniki (Greece-A1, starting five): 1 game: 4pts, 4reb, 1ast, 1steal: released in Oct.'05, signed for 2 games with San Miguel Beer (Philippines-PBA) as a substitute to injured player, in Jan.'06 try-out at Maccabi Givat Shmuel (Israel-Premier League), but did not signed
2006-2007: Zhejiang Wanma Cyclones (China-CBA, starting five), left in Dec.'06 to USA
2007: In January signed at Cocodrilos de Caracas (Venezuela-LPB, starting five): Liga Sudamericana: 3 games: 20.3ppg, 4.3rpg, 2FGP: 71.9%, 3FGP: 33.3%, FT: 66.7%; Venezuelan League: 33 games: 15.2ppg, 4.9rpg, 1.5apg, 2.6spg, 2FGP: 54.6%, 3FGP: 27.3%, FT: 67.9%
2007-2008: Estudiantes de Bahia Blanca (Argentina-Liga A, starting five), left in Oct.'07, later that month moved to Aget Imola (Italy-Lega 2): 12 games: 8.6ppg, 5.0rpg, 2FGP: 41.7%, 3PT: 46.2%, FT: 53.2%, released in Jan.'08
2008: In February signed at Cocodrilos de Caracas (Venezuela-LPB, starting five): Liga Sudamericana: 6 games: 14.0ppg, 2.5rpg, 1.3apg, 2.0spg, 2FGP: 57.6%, 3PT: 40%, FT: 75.2%; Venezuelan League: 51 games: 13.8ppg, 4.0rpg, 2.3apg, 1.5spg, 2FGP: 57.5%, 3FGP: 31.3%, FT: 65.4%; Play-Offs: 6 games: 16.7ppg, 2.7rpg, 1.3apg, 1.7spg, 2FGP: 62.5%, 3FGP: 52.2%, FT: 60.9%
2008-2009: In Nov.'08 signed at Angeles de Puebla (Mexico-LNBP, starting five), left in Dec.'08: 12 games: 14.0ppg, 6.3rpg, 1.3apg, 2.2spg, 2FGP: 42.1%, 3PT: 36.4%, FT: 47.1%
2009: Cocodrilos de Caracas (Venezuela-LPB, starting five), released in May: 7 games: 11.0ppg, 4.3rpg, 2.1apg, 1.6spg, 2FGP: 58.0%, 3PT: 20.0%, FT: 50.0%
2009: Piratas Saludcoop Bogota (Colombia-Copa Federacion, starting five)
2009-2010: Tenerife Rural (Spain-LEB Gold, starting five): 6 games: 6.3ppg, 3.3rpg, FGP: 36.6%, 3PT: 8.3%, FT: 55.6%, In Dec.'09 signed at Espartanos de Margarita (Venezuela-LNB, starting five)
2010: In February signed at Cocodrilos de Caracas (Venezuela-LPB, starting five), but shortly left: 19 games: 10.8ppg, 3.4rpg, 0.6apg, 0.5spg, 0.2bpg, 2PT: 50.0%, 3PT: 33.0%, FT: 58.0%
2010: Espartanos de Margarita (Venezuela-LNB, starting five): Liga Sudamericana: 3 games: 10.7ppg, 3.7rpg, 1.0spg, FGP: 47.4%, 3PT: 28.6%, FT: 66.7%
2011: In October signed at Lanceros de Cojedes (Venezuela-LNB, starting five)
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Awards/Achievements:
NCAA Champion -1999
NCAA Tournament All-West Region Team -1999
Most Outstanding Player at the Big East Conference Tournament -1999
USA University National Team -1999
World University Games -1999
USBL Defensive Player of the Year -2003
All-USBL Second Team -2003
USBL All-Defensive Team -2003
USBL Semifinals -2003
Venezuelan LPB All-Star Game -2007, 08
Venezuelan LPB Regular Season Champion -2007
Venezuelan LPB Finalist -2007
Latinbasket.com Venezuelan LPB All-Defensive Team -2007
Liga Sudamericana Quarterfinals -2008
Venezuelan Champions -2008
Venezuelan LPB Regular Season Runner-Up -2008
Venezuelan LPB Champion -2008
Colombian Copa Federacion Semifinals -2009
Venezuelan LNB Semifinals -2009
Venezuelan LNB Champion -2010

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