Mark Freeman

BORN: –

LAST TEAM: James Madison Dukes (NCAA)

HEIGHT: 5-11 / 180 cm

WEIGHT: 170 / 77 kg

PRO

• Valid scorer
• 3-P consistency
• Quickness

WEAKNESSES

• Size – physicality
• Shooting selection – playmaking
• Defensive awareness

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INTRODUCTION

Mark Freeman has carved out a multi-program collegiate journey. Starting at Tennessee State, in his sophomore year he had a standout season that earned him a spot on the Second Team of the OVC. He then moved to Illinois State for one season but did not achieve significant results, becoming the Sixth Man. He returned to the OVC, this time as a key contributor at Morehead State, where he won the regular-season title alongside Alex Gross and was named to the First Team OVC. His senior season was marred by a wrist injury that made him a redshirt. He finished his NCAA career with the Dukes, leading in points and assists while playing alongside Elijah Hutchins. He was named to the First Team of the Sun Belt, also receiving the Newcomer of the Year award for the Conference. Mark Freeman concluded his career with over 1,700 points scored.

PHYSICAL

Mark Freeman is a point guard with a limited but compact size, energetic with notable reactivity. His stature gives him a low center of gravity, aiding in agility and balance, with a great ability to create space by changing direction. Quick hands and coordination make him adept at maneuvering through traffic. He runs well on the court and has good lateral mobility, but his speed is average, capable but not explosive. However, he lacks height and bulk, which may limit versatility against taller or more physical opponents and struggles to absorb contact in traffic or on screens.

OFFENSIVE PHASE

Mark Freeman is a reliable scorer, having averaged over 15 points per game in multiple seasons with three different teams. He blends mid-range craftiness with a solid body balance that allows him to create space for a pull-up jumper. While he can struggle to reach the rim, his ability to seek contact enables him to draw fouls. From beyond the three-point arc, he is a consistent shooter (35.5% on 5.8 attempts) who can create his own shot off the dribble as well as in hand-off or spot-up situations. His usage rate allows him the freedom to fire, as he has had multiple 30+ point games (34 vs. Troy, 31 at Marshall), and he is not a floor general. Freeman handles pick-and-roll and isolation well, showing decent ability to involve his teammates (3.8 assists per game throughout his career). However, he has room for improvement in possession management and situational reads. By limiting turnovers, he could highlight his decision-making, but his assist-to-turnover ratio is +1.4, and his shot selection is at 40% from the field during his five NCAA seasons.

DEFENSIVE PHASE

Mark Freeman brings fight and intelligence on perimeter defense. He defends on-the-ball with strong pressure thanks to his lateral mobility, and uses his quick hands to disrupt opponents’ possessions. However, his limited size and strength cause him to take contact and can make him a target in the post and when approaching the paint. He has room for improvement in passing lanes and anticipation (0.8 steals per game). Overall, he is a player who needs a defensive system that protects him but must develop greater awareness to ensure an impact on his half of the court.

IMPROVED AREAS

Mark Freeman must work on his possession management and decision-making under pressure. His assist-to-turnover ratio and field goal percentage reflect a need for greater discipline in shot selection and playmaking reads. Physically, adding core strength is crucial to better handle contact on both ends, particularly when facing bigger guards or fighting through screens. Defensively, he should improve his anticipation and awareness off the ball, where he currently lacks disruptiveness. Given his scoring instincts and energy, a role in a structured system with size around him could help mask his physical shortcomings and allow him to contribute as a dynamic scoring guard. He has the potential to become an electrifying scorer in a mid-low level European league.