Owen Freeman Highlights & Updates (2023 Commit). His Nickname is "The Big O."

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JUL 16, 2022

NY2LA SUMMER JAM - FRIDAY STANDOUTS
Isaac Dennis — Contributing Editor - NY2LASPORTS.COM


2023 6’10 Owen Freeman – MidPro Academy 17U
Owen Freeman scored 17 points and finished with a double-double for MidPro in a hard fought win over Team Haliburton on Friday night. Freeman is a load to deal with in the post with his combination of size, strength and footwork, and does a great job of sealing defenders and getting deep position on his post ups. Freeman was aggressive on the glass, had some big time dunks and his motor was running high on both ends of the floor. His physical presence makes huge impact on the game and he looks ready to compete in the paint for Iowa in Big 10 play.

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I was watching Ethan Kizer, playing in his tournament games, including the one against Nimmers. He is a really good player, and I can't wait to see Nimmers at Iowa. He's going to be a stud.

 

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I was watching Ethan Kizer, playing in his tournament games, including the one against Nimmers. He is a really good player, and I can't wait to see Nimmers at Iowa. He's going to be a stud.

Fran is really adding some nice pieces to the roster. I wonder if Nimmers eventually gets a scholarship?

 

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Ethan Kizer, aka Hair Jordan.

 

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I was watching Ethan Kizer, playing in his tournament games, including the one against Nimmers. He is a really good player, and I can't wait to see Nimmers at Iowa. He's going to be a stud.

Ethan Kizer, aka Hair Jordan.

 

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Illinois Hoop Prospects

17U Teams That Have Stood Out​

JULY 17, 2022

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MidPro 17U

From the start of spring to now, MidPro has been the most consistent and dominant in-state 17U team. They have weapons all over the place, but you can tell that they have played together for multiple years with how well they rotate defensively and know how to time cuts and space offensively. Iowa commits and Moline teammates Brock Harding and Owen Freeman are a show time inside-out duo. Harding is a quick processor with the ball who can see openings a few plays ahead. His flashy passing was a known commodity to college coaches, but his ability to take over games as a scorer has forced defenses to stay honest. That allows for plenty of lobs and dump offs to Freeman, who has solidified himself as the top center in the class. He excels along the baseline where he cuts hard, knocks down mid-range jumpers, and finishes off strong takes to the rim using his footwork and bounce in the paint.

More often than not, Ty Pence (St. Joseph-Ogden) has looked like a high-major player. Big, athletic, and well-rounded offensively at 6-foot-6, Pence is another lob threat for MidPro that is able to get those back cuts in part because of his shooting prowess. Pence is also a threat to attack closeouts and sky above the rim from outside of the paint. Metamora wing Ethan Kizer (6-foot-7) is another high-end athlete with a sweet outside stroke. He is able to play multiple spots and provide them with some rim protection. Low and mid-major programs have offered him so far. A player that often flies under the radar is 6-foot-7 Danny Stephens (Augusta Southeastern), a rock solid defender who can shoot off the catch, score off straight-line drives, and act as a ball mover and facilitator within the flow of the offense. Stephens has a projectable frame and has shown that he can thrive off the ball. I don’t know why more mid-major programs aren’t pursuing him.

They feature a couple of quality Division 2 prospects on the second unit with Sacred-Heart Griffin forward Zack Hawkinson and Peoria Manual combo guard Justin Page. Hawkinson’s defense and overall energy brings another layer to this MidPro team. He plays with such an edge, but also has quick feet, elite rebounding instincts, and the ability to finish through contact. Page takes minutes both on and off the ball and can defend both backcourt spots effectively. This MidPro team has shooters, size, playmakers, and is well-coached.

17U Teams That Have Stood Out - Illinois Hoop Prospects

AAU season is about a week ago, with some of the bigger in-state tournaments still on the horizon. There have been a number of teams and individual players who have had big springs and summers. And we will release July… Read More 17U Teams That Have Stood Out

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Some highlights from last night's win. Owen had 10 pts.

 

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Another win today.

 

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Brock to Owen, from this afternoon's game.

This will be fun to watch in Iowa City.

Oh, and check out Owen's shoes.

 

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Owen had another great game in a win against Xavier Booker's team. Xavier (6'11) is a 5 star prospect who Iowa has offered. Xavier is now the #2 overall prospect in the 2023 class.

As you can see, Owen started off hot and was scoring inside.

 

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As you can see, many think that Owen should end up ranked in the top 80 in the country.

 

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Owen had another great game in a win against Xavier Booker's team. Xavier (6'11) is a 5 star prospect who Iowa has offered. Xavier is now the #2 overall prospect in the 2023 class.

As you can see, Owen started off hot and was scoring inside.

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Here are 12 minutes of highlights from that game. Note that Brock Harding, when on defense, was staying in front of his opponent.

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yeah, I think we are going to like the Brock-Owen duo in Iowa City

 

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Might see Owen vs Xavier Booker's team one more time.

 

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Freeman has a bit of Russ Millard to his game

 

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Owen's dad

 

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Proud mom.

 

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Here are 3 minutes of spring highlights:

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Brock Harding hit the game winner in the Championship game.

Click on View & then the Play button.

 

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Brock had 16 pts.

Another look at that game winning shot:

 

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Owen's AAU career is over. Next summer he's in Iowa City.

This is from his dad.

Check it out & Watch:

 

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Brock & Owen won a CHAMPIONSHIP, @EvilMonkeyInTheCloset

 

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Owen's dad is fully on board with Brock Harding committing to Iowa.

 

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From this past weekend:

 

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Owen's dad stood out this past weekend in his IOWA shirt

Owen is also in the background in an IOWA shirt