Four-star Donnie Freeman talks Rutgers basketball offer and visit, Alabama, Iowa and Texas
Donnie Freeman, a class of 2024 power forward, is one of the top big men in the nation. He recently pulled in an offer from Rutgers basketball.
Freeman is a 6-foot-8 forward from St. John’s (Washington, D.C.). He is the fourth-best power forward in the nation and the No. 25 overall recruit according to the 247Sports Composite.
He holds offers from Georgetown, Iowa, Marquette, Maryland and Texas along with a recent Rutgers offer.
“I’m supposed to be taking an unofficial visit up there this weekend or the next. I don’t know when,” Freeman told RutgersWire of his likely visit to New Jersey.
He also plans on taking a visit to Iowa. He said that Alabama, Louisville and Minnesota are all beginning to heat up their recruitment and could be closing in on offers.
Check out what four-star Donnie Freeman had to say about his recent Rutgers offer as well as where things stand with Iowa, Maryland and Texas.
Donnie Freeman on being offered by Rutgers basketball
“It was on the day of the 15th and the head coach called me, we talked a little bit about some of the players we know and had in common and he just offered.”
Donnie Freeman on his impression of Rutgers basketball after the offer came in
“I like Rutgers, they have a strong schedule. They’re in a great, great conference. They’ve had a couple of good years, they’ve made some big runs in the Tournament. I like Rutgers.”
Donnie Freeman on his thoughts about Rutgers basketball
“They’re not too far from home. They have a similar pitch to the other schools. The thing about Rutgers is they talk about their playing style and how I can fit in. They really like my long-term potential and where I want to be in the next couple of years.”
Donnie Freeman on the programs that are after him the hardest right now
“Texas is very hot, Maryland is very hot. Iowa is starting to heat up and is being very active.”
Donnie Freeman on being offered by Iowa recently
“I don’t remember the exact date but I think it came at Peach Jam, I think they offered me right around there. I was offered by coach McCaffery (head coach Fran McCaffery).”
Donnie Freeman on being offered by Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery
“He’s a personable coach, he’s a very personable coach. He has a lot of information about the game, he knows about the Big Ten. He talked about Keegan and his process. He thinks I can play on that level and he thinks he can get me there.
“He also talked about what (Keegan) did to get there.”
Donnie Freeman on what is standing out about Texas basketball
“I like Texas. They like me and my athleticism. I really like Texas and coach Beard (head coach Christopher Beard) and their staff.”
Donnie Freeman on the message and appeal of Texas basketball in his recruitment
They’re really preaching that Texas is a good fit for a player like me and that they have a good track record of getting players like to me to the next level, getting them better.
Donnie Freeman on the pitch from Maryland
“It’s the hometown pitch but they have their own sales pitch. It’s a new staff on campus, coach Cox and coach Willard. They are very active, I really like coach Willard, he is a high energy coach. He’s really honest. Coach Cox is very upfront and honest.”
