The Salukis have added much needed depth to their 09-10 squad by getting a verbal commitment from Vincennes forward John Freeman.
Freeman (6-5, 200lb) is averaging 14 points, 4 assists, and 2.4 blocked shots a game this season. He's a two time city player of the year runner-up in Indianapolis, and now figures to be a key addition off the bench for the Salukis.
Long and lean, Freeman is also a cross county athlete who'll have no problems getting up and down the floor. His combo of height and speed makes him an ideal candidate to come off the bench for Carlton Fay. Fay often has a difficult time guarding quicker forwards on the perimeter and Freeman seems to be custom made for such assignments.
The Salukis will probably still add one more big man to round out next years roster. Adding another 6-8 or 6-9 guy would give the dawgs much more depth than they have this season, fill some the minutes of departing senior Tony Boyle, and give them the option of redshirting incoming freshman Jordan Meyers (6-8, 230lb).
To fill that spot the Salukis might look no further than Freeman's JUCO teammate DeAntre Jefferson. Jefferson (6-9, 230lb) is a strong rebounder and shot blocker who has shown the ability to score, putting up a career high 26 points in a game earlier this season.
