Georgetown's Austin Freeman Named Big East Player of the Week
by JGD on Jan 24, 2011 11:21 AM EST
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PrintAustin Freeman, the preseason Big East Player of the Year, won his first Player of the Week award this season, according to Adam Zagoria. Freeman scored 28 points on 10-13 shooting against Seton Hall to bring home the honor. Freeman is the first Hoya to be named Big East Player of the Week during conference play - Chris Wright won the award during nonconference play.
With the Hoyas climbing back into the thick of the Big East, sitting at 3-4 before Wednesday's showdown with St. John's, it is fair to wonder if Freeman is all the way back from the shooting struggles that plagued him during Georgetown's 1-4 start.
More thoughts after The Jump.
It is no secret that for the Hoyas to succeed, Freeman needs to be a lean, mean scoring efficiency machine for the rest of the year. Georgetown built its 2010-2011 team around the assumption that Jason Clark, Chris Wright, and Freeman would be consistently excellent. We saw what happened when all three were off, but with an eight day layoff and signs of improvement, are we headed for a Georgetown resurgence? Pittsburgh is the clear favorite to win the Big East, but two games separate teams 3-12 in the rankings.
Considering Kemba Walker has already solidified his hold on Big East Player of the Year, this award is a step in the right direction for Freeman to make All Big East First Team.
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ill make up my mind after wednesday
freeman had his worst game of the season at msg. 2-10 from field, 1-5 from 3pt, 6 pts and 4 TO. amazed that was only a 3 point loss given those numbers.
Good talk.
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totally agree with this
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by Chris Haines on Jan 24, 2011 12:14 PM EST up reply actions
It's not too early to hop back onto the SugarFree15 bandwagon!
If he can throw down 28ppg for the rest of the season, he’ll steal the spotlight from Kemba as far as BE accolades are concerned.
If he quietly guides this team to a top 4 finish in the conference, to the BET finals, and a deep run in the tourney, then he’ll join the ranks of great Hoyas whose accomplishments went under-recognized by the college bball experts.
Freeman in the NBA
I thought the commentary during the last game about freeman’s nba future was interesting.
He isn’t a strong enough ball handler or fast enough to play point in the NBA.
He isn’t a good enough shooter (currently) to play 2.
He isn’t tall enough to play 3.
Freeman is literally playing every game from here on out to prove that he is enough of a shooter/scorer to play SG at the next level. Hope he can put +28 each game to lead our team to some victories and secure his own future.
Section 101.
by RileysDressLikeAHoyaJersey on Jan 24, 2011 1:37 PM EST via mobile reply actions
mostly agree
except this one
He isn’t a good enough shooter (currently) to play 2.
maybe not good enought to start, but that’s his best skill. and he’s pretty good at it
Currently #15 in "true" shooting percentage
IN THE COUNTRY. And that includes a woeful three-game slump.
by Vee Sanford's Next-door Neighbor on Jan 24, 2011 2:13 PM EST up reply actions
yeah i agree he’s not fast enough nor does he have the handle to play point. His shooting isn’t an issue he’s one of the best shooters in the nation. The issue is his sie for a 2G in the NBA. Shooting guards range form 6’5" on the short end to 6’9" in some instances.
Anyone who thinks he’s not a good enough shooter is an idiot. His height is the only thing keeping him from being an NBA player. I think he can still be an NBA bench player, but his height keeps him from being a starter. I could still see him being drafted in the second round. I think he makes a roster no matter what.
he's half an inch shorter than Dwayne Wade
who is by all accounts a fairly ok shooting guard
I probably need a new handle, but I'm too lazy to think of one
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Jan 24, 2011 2:41 PM EST up reply actions
wade is much quicker though
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Jan 24, 2011 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
yes, I think he is clearly a two. But his rankings are all over.
from, late second round http://www.nbadraft.net/2011mock_draft
to 95th best prospect http://www.draftexpress.com/rankings/Top-100-Prospects/
Still though I think he is better than several twos getting minutes in the league right now. He does need to improve his D. But if a guy like Fred Jones, who had a similiar body and less sjills, can have a solid career, I have to believe Austin can play at the next level.
by bunk moreland on Jan 24, 2011 2:43 PM EST up reply actions
+1
“He does need to improve his D”
Like a lot
I concur.....
and besides Joe Dumars was 6’3 shooting guard as well, and was a pretty good defender during his tenure!
He’s either got to develop the D to be a Dumars or the handle to be a Vinnie Johnson. Either will require him to develop more quickness if possible.
Hope he does one or the other,
"If Austin Freeman gets a pick at the hotel across the street, you go with him"
And me, If he asks I'll carry his luggage.
by PerryMcDonald'sRightCross on Jan 24, 2011 10:22 PM EST reply actions
Austin's Strength
is certainly way above average for guys his height. And his quickness to the rim sdeems to be a match for anyone in the BE. What’s wrong with #15 as a point guard?
he's too passive to really be a point guard
his personality is to try to get open and take a good shot, whereas a point guard needs to be in charge of everyone on the floor, looking to create opportunities for people, run offenses, etc.
I probably need a new handle, but I'm too lazy to think of one
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Jan 25, 2011 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
Stephon Curry comes to mind
in the sense that he was the sharpshooting SG in college (even though his final year he played the PG position), and then being kept to play the PG in the NBA. So the transition can be made, but it’ll be very difficult though (depending upon his learning compacity).
another 4 point play
I think he’s back!
by hoyasincebirth on Jan 26, 2011 11:43 PM EST reply actions
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