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Ex Akron Zips basketball star Enrique Freeman signs with Timberwolves
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A former Akron Zips basketball star will be returning to his latest NBA home.
Enrique Freeman , the 6-foot-9 forward who was selected in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers , is reportedly signing a two-way deal to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves , according to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto .
Freeman played in four games for the Timberwolves last season, spending the bulk of his time in the G League to continue his professional development. In those four games for Minnesota, Freeman averaged 3.3 points and 2.5 rebounds while making 50% of his field goals and 50% of his 3-pointers.
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The T-Wolves pulled off a blockbuster deal earlier in the offseason to acquire dynamic All-Star point guard and former Rookie of the Year winner LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets .
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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Enrique Freeman dribbles the ball as New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Alexander defends during a 2025-26 game.
Prior to his four games played at the NBA level for Minnesota, Freeman played in 21 games (one start) for the Indiana Pacers . He averaged 2.1 points and 1.4 rebounds per game while notching 8.2 minutes per contest.
During his collegiate career with the Zips, Freeman was a two-time MAC Tournament MVP and won MAC Player of the Year in 2024 before getting drafted to Indiana.
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