Harvard Secures Brilliant Triple Threat Pickup In California Supreme's Spencer Freedman
California Supreme is a squad loaded with talent, one of the very best in the entire Nike EYBL, but don’t let the legendary surnames and genetics fool anyone. Spencer Freedman is the engine that makes this team go, and the world now knows his next calculated plan of attack.
Over the weekend, the 6-foot point guard for California Supreme and Mater Dei (CA) committed to Harvard. He had other options, of course. But the Crimson won out, and the program gets the ultimate triple threat in Freedman for 2018.
Needless to say, it was a brilliant pickup.
FREEDMAN’S JUMPER IS DEADLY
Whether it is spotting up, coming off screens, or pulling up in transition, Freedman is a smooth left-hander with accuracy and range. He can torch the nets and opponents, at any point, and leaving him open is not advised. Freedman averaged nearly 12 points per game on 56 percent true shooting during the regular season to help California Supreme to a 13-3 overall record.
FREEDMAN’S DIME-DROPPING SKILLS ARE ON POINT
With Flo40 big men Bol Bol and Shareef O’Neal on the roster, one would think most of Freedman’s 6.2 assists per game, which was fourth best in the EYBL, would be mostly lobs at the rim. Wrong. Freedman has great vision and throws difficult pocket passes just as well as he tosses it up near the basket. He is incredibly creative and always seems to being putting the ball in a perfect place for his teammates to score.
FREEDMAN’S IQ IS OFF THE CHARTS
Having Harvard as an option would certainly indicate a strong desire to excel in the classroom. Well, Freedman takes that and applies it on the court, too. Despite not being the biggest or most athletic player on the floor, the game appears to move at a pace that helps him operate with the ball as effectively as any point guard in the country. Freedman is almost always making the correct plays and decisions to win, and it's an underrated aspect to his team’s success.
This is a great get for Crimson head coach Tommy Amaker. Harvard is getting the ultimate shooting, passing, and dribbling triple threat for the Ivy League for 2018-19.
(Highlights courtesy of Krossover)