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Javon Freeman-Liberty Senior Year (HS)

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Valpo Joe

#100
March 17, 2018, 10:47:29 PM Last Edit: March 18, 2018, 08:16:55 AM by Valpo Joe
 Belleville West defeated Whitney Young in overtime 60-56 on Saturday night to win the Class 4A state championship. OT I'm sure he played his heart out.  The loss will prepare him for some tough VALLEY games. Maybe more OT games in 2018 - 2019. The rest of the team will be hungry and Javon is looking forward to his next W.

VU2014

#101
March 18, 2018, 12:50:03 AM
It was a great game and it came down to OT. WY's achilles' was key TOs an inopportune times. Javon was pretty good tonight. I've watched WY's games that were on TV this season and I'm really excited about his future.

What does well:
-an elite slashing guard who can really make some acrobatic finishes
-can get some great elevation
-has some strong defensive instincts in man to man defense and really uses his long reach well
-I wouldn't say he's lightning quick but he glides to the basket and is still plenty fast
-he's a very willing passer. When he drives into the paint he's able to kick it out and find the open man.

What he's going to need to work on:
-jump shot
-he can get his pocket picked from time to time. His handles sort of remind me of Shane Hammink's. Shane was slightly prone to giving up the steal.

Take my "scouting" opinion with a grain of salt but that's just a few things I've noticed from my untrained eyes. He definitely has a lot of room to get better but I think he's going to be a good one.

VU2014

#104
March 18, 2018, 11:15:47 PM
I couldn't agree anymore. The hype train has already started on this message board!
https://twitter.com/NWIOren/status/975584740446261253

FWalum

#105
March 19, 2018, 08:38:17 AM
Quote from: VU2014 on March 18, 2018, 12:50:03 AMWhat does well:
-an elite slashing guard who can really make some acrobatic finishes
-can get some great elevation
-has some strong defensive instincts in man to man defense and really uses his long reach well
-I wouldn't say he's lightning quick but he glides to the basket and is still plenty fast
-he's a very willing passer. When he drives into the paint he's able to kick it out and find the open man.

What he's going to need to work on:
-jump shot
-he can get his pocket picked from time to time. His handles sort of remind me of Shane Hammink's. Shane was slightly prone to giving up the steal.

Watched the finals and really like the kids game. Surprising to me that he put up the scoring numbers that he did while still deferring frequently to teammates. Very efficient, did not really take one bad shot.
He and Shane both have the tendency to get the ball too far in front of themselves and that is why he got his pocket picked a couple of times. I am sure that is something he will work on. 
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ValpoDad89

#106
March 21, 2018, 10:34:35 PM
What I love most about the recruiting is these guys are recruiting "winners". Talent gets you far but when you recruit those that are used to winning it feeds off the rest. Losing gracefully is an art and should be perfected by all but when you win, it changes the mentality. Plus the talent quotient cannot be overlooked!!! :)

vu72

#107
March 22, 2018, 09:42:03 AM
Season Results: CBI/CIT: 2008, 2011, 2014  NIT: 2003,2012, 2016(Championship Game) 2017   NCAA: 1962,1966,1967,1969,1973,1996,1997,1998 (Sweet Sixteen),1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2013 and 2015

vu72

#109
March 22, 2018, 01:02:28 PM Last Edit: March 22, 2018, 01:04:14 PM by vu72
Quote from: FieldGoodie05 on March 22, 2018, 12:06:39 PM
Quote from: vu72 on March 22, 2018, 09:42:03 AM
Javon a finalist for another award!

https://chicagodefender.com/2018/03/21/the-bigs-presents-this-weeks-top-5-chicago-hoopers/

When is Mr Basketball (IL) commonly announced?

Last year it was  on the 22nd.  So may even be today!  Javon has to be a really long shot given that he is coming to Valpo.  Typically they want a kid going to Illinois or at least a high major school.  Fingers crossed!
Season Results: CBI/CIT: 2008, 2011, 2014  NIT: 2003,2012, 2016(Championship Game) 2017   NCAA: 1962,1966,1967,1969,1973,1996,1997,1998 (Sweet Sixteen),1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2013 and 2015

vu72

#110
March 22, 2018, 01:34:29 PM
Season Results: CBI/CIT: 2008, 2011, 2014  NIT: 2003,2012, 2016(Championship Game) 2017   NCAA: 1962,1966,1967,1969,1973,1996,1997,1998 (Sweet Sixteen),1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2013 and 2015

SanityLost17

#111
March 23, 2018, 10:56:38 AM
If Javon can play defense with 3/4 the intensity of Lucas Williamson (Loyola) to go along with his offensive skill set, we are going to have a star. 

I love the way the Loyola kid plays defense.   That was a nice find by the Loyola staff considering his contributions didn't always show up in the box score for Whitley-Young.

Reminds me a lot of the Jubril pickup.  Not going to light up the box score but is the ultimate role player.     

M

#112
March 26, 2018, 07:52:39 PM
JFL's uncle is judging the high school dunk contest on espn2 right now.

VU2014

#113
March 28, 2018, 01:07:22 PM Last Edit: March 28, 2018, 01:09:21 PM by VU2014
Javon was working on his shot with his unlce. Good stuff. I think JFL is already has the potential to be a good player but if he could develop his jumps shot to be a bit more consistent then he's going to be a lethal player. I'm excited about his future.

https://www.facebook.com/Givemeliberty30/videos/1717514478271601/

https://twitter.com/Givemeliberty30/status/979053730774601728

vu72

#115
April 07, 2018, 09:52:14 AM
Javon to play in the Midwest Challenge. Team Illinois versus Team Indiana May 5 in Indy.

https://www.prepballstars.com/?p=2106
Season Results: CBI/CIT: 2008, 2011, 2014  NIT: 2003,2012, 2016(Championship Game) 2017   NCAA: 1962,1966,1967,1969,1973,1996,1997,1998 (Sweet Sixteen),1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2013 and 2015

NativeCheesehead

#116
April 07, 2018, 12:28:09 PM
Don't like these post-senior years events, too much of a chance for meaningless injury. Events to showcase uncommitted juniors? Great.
Watch how fast Painter shuts this down for good if his recruit gets hurt.

EddieCabot

#117
April 07, 2018, 02:22:23 PM
Quote from: NativeCheesehead on April 07, 2018, 12:28:09 PM
Don't like these post-senior years events, too much of a chance for meaningless injury. Events to showcase uncommitted juniors? Great.
Watch how fast Painter shuts this down for good if his recruit gets hurt.

Agreed.  I've also heard of kids getting injured while working out or playing in meaningless pickup games at their local high schools.  College coaches should shut those down too.

M

#118
April 07, 2018, 04:19:12 PM
Was thinking the same thing. These should be for unsigned seniors only.

bbtds

#119
April 10, 2018, 08:41:19 PM
Quote from: vu72 on April 07, 2018, 09:52:14 AM
Javon to play in the Midwest Challenge. Team Illinois versus Team Indiana May 5 in Indy.

https://www.prepballstars.com/?p=2106

Crap. Just booked a trip that starts on Cinco de Mayo.
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