Minnesota Basketball: Breaking down the 2019 recruiting class

Sam Freeman – Justin, TX

C | 6-foot-10 | 220 lbs | No. 391 overall

Although not the most highly-rated player in the 2019 class, Sam Freeman was highly sought-after amongst several high-major programs. His recruitment lasted into the spring period and other suitors included TCU and Virginia Tech. Although a bit of a project player, on the whole, Freeman has the ability to impact games with his rebounding above all else. In addition to above-average athleticism, Freeman uses his body well on the glass and has shown some instincts as a shot-blocker as well.

On the offensive end of the floor, Freeman is not necessarily a “go-to” scorer but he can collect “quiet” points throughout games. He does a great job securing offensive boards which lead to second-chance opportunities and can make a post move or two for a bucket. During his final high school season, Freeman put up solid averages of 13.5 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game.

These numbers might not jump off of the computer screen but he is a solid player that should put together a decent career in Minneapolis. He does a lot of things well and there is potential for his skill set to grow tremendously in his time with the coaching staff. Minnesota has a fair amount of frontcourt pieces already on the roster for next season, including presumed starter Daniel Oturu, but Freeman might be able to carve out some playing time.