‘21 MD PG Brayon Freeman (GW ---> URI ---> Coastal Carolina)

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[RhodyRams916]

Great job from Archie. We really needed a guy that can shoot threes.

[Billyboy78]

Great job from Archie. We really needed a guy that can shoot threes.

That was quick! Get players on campus and we have a great shot to get them.

[PeterRamTime]

Hey there we go!

The ball is rolling!

Boom!

[4Diffs]

Excellent news. He is a very good point guard and should only get better. The GW board thinks very highly of him. Kudos to Coach Johnson for getting him on campus and for Archie to close the deal. Welcome Brayon to Rhody!!

[Rhody83]

Kid had to commit just to get a recruiting thread on KB.
Raising the standards

[Rhody74]

Yes! Welcome to Kingston Brayon!

[CamsRams]

Like this get. He seems like an efficient ball handler and scorer.

[Jdrums#3]

Excellent addition to the team by Archie and staff. Consistent shooting from three is such a need for Rhody. A 43% three point shooter sure helps. Go Rhody!

Welcome aboard, Brayon!

[Rhodyhooopz]

A pg who can shoot. I like!!!

[RhowdyRam02]

Great job from Archie. We really needed a guy that can shoot threes.

That was quick! Get players on campus and we have a great shot to get them.

That was certainly a strength under Hurley that faded during the Cox tenure

[giovanni]

Welcome Brayon! It will be much better having him on our side. #1 to commit. More time follow. Go Rhody!

[bigappleram]

It’s good to get a kid you know can produce in our league. And you get him before the year most kids make their biggest jump. Really like this as a first signing.

[Billyboy78]

I can't find a lot of recent tape on him, but his high school tapes show a really good ballhandler with a killer cross over move and a really good shooter.

[Iggy1979]

Got better as season went on. Had 13 double point games in conference play. Sheppard had 8, Leggett 6.

[4Diffs]

I can't find a lot of recent tape on him, but his high school tapes show a really good ballhandler with a killer cross over move and a really good shooter.

I guess you do not have ESPN+. I remember watching the GW game against Rhode Island at GW sometime in February and thinking, damn our guards are not very good and watching Freeman and thinking, those are the kind of guards we used to have. He was very good the last half of the year for them, and he was excellent in that game. He started against us in Kingston as well and scored 9 points and had 5 assists, which was the loss that started the season going south in a hurry. He will be a very good player here, and will make others better as well. Very good first signing.

[Billyboy78]

I can't find a lot of recent tape on him, but his high school tapes show a really good ballhandler with a killer cross over move and a really good shooter.

I guess you do not have ESPN+. I remember watching the GW game against Rhode Island at GW sometime in February and thinking, damn our guards are not very good and watching Freeman and thinking, those are the kind of guards we used to have. He was very good the last half of the year for them, and he was excellent in that game. He started against us in Kingston as well and scored 9 points and had 5 assists, which was the loss that started the season going south in a hurry. He will be a very good player here, and will make others better as well. Very good first signing.

I'm sure I was at the game in Kingston but my interest was not at an all time high. I was kind of just there.

[4Diffs]

I can't find a lot of recent tape on him, but his high school tapes show a really good ballhandler with a killer cross over move and a really good shooter.

I guess you do not have ESPN+. I remember watching the GW game against Rhode Island at GW sometime in February and thinking, damn our guards are not very good and watching Freeman and thinking, those are the kind of guards we used to have. He was very good the last half of the year for them, and he was excellent in that game. He started against us in Kingston as well and scored 9 points and had 5 assists, which was the loss that started the season going south in a hurry. He will be a very good player here, and will make others better as well. Very good first signing.

I'm sure I was at the game in Kingston but my interest was not at an all time high. I was kind of just there.

It is funny that you say that like the season was a complete cluster all year. It was not, at the time they played GW they were 12-4, and 3-1 in the A10 coming off 3 straight A-10 wins and the loss being a close game at Davidson. Now as mentioned it was all down hill from there. He did not really jump out to me in that game, can't say that he did, but he definitely did in the second game. I was curious how he did the first time against us so I took a look at the box score and posted those numbers above. But I agree even when they had a good record, it was not exactly a compelling product to watch. And I mentioned that way back when I watched them scrimmage that the team was built for the 80's, not modern basketball with the emphasis on double bigs and woeful shooting.

I expect the next few years to be a much better product to watch, and Freeman will be a big part of that.

[ElmCityRhody]

BUCKLE UP

NCAA

NO

DOUBT

[reef]

I can't find a lot of recent tape on him, but his high school tapes show a really good ballhandler with a killer cross over move and a really good shooter.

I tried to find some on you tube saw him go up Vs Epps but wasn’t certain what number he was

If anyone finds some decent vids post them here thanks

[Dino611]

Here’s highlights of our abysmal home game vs GW, Freeman has some highlights in this video, nbc sports networks has highlights of every A10 game that’s on there network so you could definitely find some of his highlights here

[steveystuds06]

He seemed to really take a turn late in the season. He averaged 13.7 while shooting 58% from 3 in his final 9 games...

[adam914]

I'll be honest I don't remember this kid at all from GW, but is he really known as a deep threat? I see the 43%, but he averaged less than 1 3-pointer per game. I feel like we overreact to percentages sometimes.

Either way I'm excited about this pick up. He can clearly play at this level and we needed a PG. I like the assist and steal numbers, and hopefully that FT% can improve a little over time.

Welcome to Rhody!

[reef]

Here’s highlights of our abysmal home game vs GW, Freeman has some highlights in this video, nbc sports networks has highlights of every A10 game that’s on there network so you could definitely find some of his highlights here

Good highlights he looks like he’s going to fit in well here , we were up 18-3 in that game so typical of us to blow that

[RIFan]

Great news! Welcome aboard Bray! On ESPN he was ranked the 10th best prospect in MD for his class…who was #9?

http://www.espn.com/college-sports/bask ... view/state

[steveystuds06]

I'll be honest I don't remember this kid at all from GW, but is he really known as a deep threat? I see the 43%, but he averaged less than 1 3-pointer per game. I feel like we overreact to percentages sometimes.

Either way I'm excited about this pick up. He can clearly play at this level and we needed a PG. I like the assist and steal numbers, and hopefully that FT% can improve a little over time.

Welcome to Rhody!

No he's not known as a 3 pt shooter. In high school, it was something he was lacking, but he improved it based on his %. He has a beautiful mid-range. He can pull up and has an excellent step back. While watching him at GW this year, I noticed how well he finishes with both hands. He finishes in traffic, He is solid in the pick and roll because he is very good at lobs or utilizing his floater. He's fast with the ball and has a high IQ. Fantastic player for Archie's system.

[NYGFan_Section208]

BUCKLE UP

NCAA

NO

DOUBT

Prepare for the dam break....

[rhodylaw]

Smart pickup to get a guy who has played a lot of minutes in the A10 and had success. P5 guys who didn’t get minutes at their school may be really good when they drop a level, but you won’t know.

[steveystuds06]

Why aren't we getting more responses from people on here? This is a great get!!! Let's go!!!!!!!

[CamsRams]

Big fan of this pickup. Very skilled player w a beautiful shot, under control at all times and efficient playmaker.

[CamsRams]

[reef]

Awesome great interview , Kenny Johnson paying quick dividends

[NYGFan_Section208]

I can't recall seeing him play, so no real read on his game. But I can read "43.6% from 3" and like that a LOT. Have we ever had one of those?

[Rhody15]

I can't recall seeing him play, so no real read on his game. But I can read "43.6% from 3" and like that a LOT. Have we ever had one of those?

Carey shot 46.7% and El Ahmin shot 41.9% from 3 this year.

Similar sample sizes as well.

Freeman: 24-55

Carey: 14-30

El Ahmin: 36-86

[theblueram]

What I can say about Freeman is if he wants to be liked here, he better not get 70 TO's next year like he did last year..

[NYGFan_Section208]

I can't recall seeing him play, so no real read on his game. But I can read "43.6% from 3" and like that a LOT. Have we ever had one of those?

Carey shot 46.7% and El Ahmin shot 41.9% from 3 this year.

Similar sample sizes as well.

Freeman: 24-55

Carey: 14-30

El Ahmin: 36-86

K, so not that great? I'll wait then.

[Jdrums#3]

It’s too bad El didn’t have a year left to play under Archie’s guidance. I think Archie would scheme different ways to get him open shots.

Hopefully Freeman will be more aggressive than El in getting shots. I trust Archie will place Freeman in positions to have success, as well.

If Carey can continue to shoot the three well and improve on his turnovers then he can be a very integral piece on offense also.

[Rhody83]

As a 5th year player El Ahmin was a huge disappointment. He disappeared so often.

[McRam]

As a 5th year player El Ahmin was a huge disappointment. He disappeared so often.

I don’t think he was a huge disappointment, rather the offensive scheme (get it to the Mitchell’s)did not take advantage of his strengths. That was the real disappointment.

[Rhody15]

I can't recall seeing him play, so no real read on his game. But I can read "43.6% from 3" and like that a LOT. Have we ever had one of those?

Carey shot 46.7% and El Ahmin shot 41.9% from 3 this year.

Similar sample sizes as well.

Freeman: 24-55

Carey: 14-30

El Ahmin: 36-86

K, so not that great? I'll wait then.

You asked if we ever had someone shoot that percentage from 3.

We had two this season who did.

Don’t know what else you’re trying to getting at.

[steveystuds06]

I can't recall seeing him play, so no real read on his game. But I can read "43.6% from 3" and like that a LOT. Have we ever had one of those?

There is so much more to his game. Yes, he shot the 3 well last year but he didn't take a lot of them. He's much better in the midrange and penetrating to the hoop..

[steveystuds06]

As a 5th year player El Ahmin was a huge disappointment. He disappeared so often.

I don’t think he was a huge disappointment, rather the offensive scheme (get it to the Mitchell’s)did not take advantage of his strengths. That was the real disappointment.

Totally agree...How the hell were our guards supposed to do anything last year when our game plan was to throw it to the Twins over and over and over again. They had nowhere to go.. EA would be great in Archie's system. You're going to see a totally different Ish this year because of Archie's system.

[steveystuds06]

Some great tape of Freeman in this game.

[RhodyKyle]

I can't recall seeing him play, so no real read on his game. But I can read "43.6% from 3" and like that a LOT. Have we ever had one of those?

Carey shot 46.7% and El Ahmin shot 41.9% from 3 this year.

Similar sample sizes as well.

Freeman: 24-55

Carey: 14-30

El Ahmin: 36-86

K, so not that great? I'll wait then.

2010-2011 Nikola Malesevic shot 45.8% from 3 - 54 made on 118 attempts.

[NYGFan_Section208]

Carey shot 46.7% and El Ahmin shot 41.9% from 3 this year.

Similar sample sizes as well.

Freeman: 24-55

Carey: 14-30

El Ahmin: 36-86

K, so not that great? I'll wait then.

You asked if we ever had someone shoot that percentage from 3.

We had two this season who did.

Don’t know what else you’re trying to getting at.

Nothing, you're right, hi 40s seems like a lot, but if not making two a game, doesn't seem like as much.

[reef]

Some great tape of Freeman in this game.

Great find , Bray had some nice shots on that tape

[PeteRI]

Awesome great interview , Kenny Johnson paying quick dividends

Great to get a legitimate starter as our first transfer!

[RhowdyRam02]

I'll be honest I don't remember this kid at all from GW, but is he really known as a deep threat? I see the 43%, but he averaged less than 1 3-pointer per game. I feel like we overreact to percentages sometimes.

Either way I'm excited about this pick up. He can clearly play at this level and we needed a PG. I like the assist and steal numbers, and hopefully that FT% can improve a little over time.

Welcome to Rhody!

I think the important things about the percentage are he's not hunting his own offense, he has good recognition about what is a good shot to take, and he should still be productive if and when he gets more aggressive in taking shots.

Along with getting a little more aggressive and his free throw percentage, I'd like to see him improve his assist to turnover ratio. He was at 1.57 for the whole season, but that improved to 1.68 during the conference schedule. It's below what Fatts did here although pretty much in line with Fatts' final season with us, well below Jarvis Garrett, and even further below Jeff Dowtin, but with only one season of college ball there's plenty of time/room for improvement.

Overall I really like this signing. One year of good production at our level, three years of eligibility left, and room for improvement. Very well done for our first new player

[Jdrums#3]

I'll be honest I don't remember this kid at all from GW, but is he really known as a deep threat? I see the 43%, but he averaged less than 1 3-pointer per game. I feel like we overreact to percentages sometimes.

Either way I'm excited about this pick up. He can clearly play at this level and we needed a PG. I like the assist and steal numbers, and hopefully that FT% can improve a little over time.

Welcome to Rhody!

I think the important things about the percentage are he's not hunting his own offense, he has good recognition about what is a good shot to take, and he should still be productive if and when he gets more aggressive in taking shots.

Along with getting a little more aggressive and his free throw percentage, I'd like to see him improve his assist to turnover ratio. He was at 1.57 for the whole season, but that improved to 1.68 during the conference schedule. It's below what Fatts did here although pretty much in line with Fatts' final season with us, well below Jarvis Garrett, and even further below Jeff Dowtin, but with only one season of college ball there's plenty of time/room for improvement.

Overall I really like this signing. One year of good production at our level, three years of eligibility left, and room for improvement. Very well done for our first new player

Good breakdown on his game. Thanks!

With 3 years of guidance, potentially, under Archie and the staff, he has time to grow into an excellent A10 PG. Hope he sticks with it here and puts in the work.

As an aside, it’s funny how my thinking has evolved since we had Jeff D on the team. I favored athleticism over basketball IQ before Jeff but since, I lean towards basketball IQ some (I’ll throw in attitude, too with IQ). Jeff wasn’t the most explosive athletically but he had and has exceptional basketball IQ and attitude. I hope Freeman can approach that level over time. I think Jeff is a great role model to follow for a Rhody PG in recent history (last 10 years).