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Kevin Freeman
College: Connecticut Height: 6-7 Weight: 235 lbs. Position: Forward BirthDate: Mar. 3, 1978 Birthplace: Springfield, MA Highlights Holds school record for most games played in a career (140). Started final 88 games of his career and 126 overall. Averaged 10.5 ppg and 6.5 rpg 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 made (422) and ninth in field goal percentage (.534). Became one of only two players in school history to record at least 1,000 points and 700 rebounds before the end of his junior season. Played for gold medal-winning Team USA at 1999 World University Games, averaging 8.0 points and 4.4 rebounds over the eight games. Averaged 6.0 ppg at Nike Desert Classic. College highlights at Connecticut Started all 35 games as a senior, ranking third on the team in scoring (11.0 ppg) and second in rebounding (5.7 rpg). Led team in offensive rebounds with 94. Hit eight three-pointers after not making any in first three years. Led team in scoring five times, reaching double-figures 20 times. Had two double-doubles, vs. Duke (15 points, 11 rebounds) and Boston College (11 and 11). Scored 22 points on eight-of-12 shooting (including four-of-four from beyond the arc) vs. St. John's. Scored 18 points and grabbed nine boards in regular season finale vs. Syracuse. As a junior, started all 36 games for NCAA champions and was named to NABC All-District I Second Team. Was team's top rebounder (7.3 rpg) and third-leading scorer (12.2 ppg). Led team in rebounding 18 times, hitting double-figures six times. Reached double-figures in scoring 23 times. Scored a career-high 24 points and grabbed 11 boards vs. Villanova. Played well vs. top teams, scoring 16 points vs. both Michigan State and St John's and recording 14 points and 11 rebounds vs. Stanford. Named Most Outstanding Player of the Big East Tournament, scoring 52 points in the three games (including game-highs of 22 vs. Seton Hall and 21 vs. Syracuse). Scored 13 points and hauled in career-high 15 rebounds in NCAA win over Gonzaga that sent team to Final Four. Named to NCAA Tournament All-West Region Team. Had six points, eight rebounds and a career-high three blocks in championship game win over Duke. Was team's Scholar-Athlete. Started all 37 games that he played, missing one game due to a hairline fracture of his right wrist. Was first on the team in field goal percentage (.569), second in rebounding (6.6 rpg) and third in scoring (10.3 ppg). Led team in rebounding 15 times. Had five double-doubles, including 21 points and 10 rebounds vs. Villanova (while shooting 10-of-12 from the field), 21 points and 13 rebounds vs. Georgetown and 17 points and 11 rebounds at Providence. Was named Big East Player of the Week after totaling 34 points and 19 boards in two games vs. West Virginia and Rutgers. Had team-high 16 points in only 17 minutes vs. UNC-Wilmington, making all five of his field goals and all six of his free throws. Was named team's Most Improved Player. As a freshman, led team in rebounding (6.4 rpg) and averaged 8.5 ppg. Led team in rebounding 12 times. Had four double-doubles. Scored season-high 18 points vs. Hartford and pulled down season-high 14 boards vs. Villanova. Recorded 18 points and 13 boards in NIT First Round game vs. Iona. Averaged 10.6 ppg and 8.5 rpg over last 10 games. Was team's Scholar-Athlete.
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