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University of Washington Huskies Offers Mater Dei PG Spencer Freedman

By Bret Stuter

Dec 8, 2015; Syracuse, NY, USA; Syracuse Orange head coach designate Mike Hopkins speaks with the press after the Colgate Raiders game at the Carrier Dome. Syracuse won 78-51. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 8, 2015; Syracuse, NY, USA; Syracuse Orange head coach designate Mike Hopkins speaks with the press after the Colgate Raiders game at the Carrier Dome. Syracuse won 78-51. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Syracuse Orange interim head coach Mike Hopkins gestures from the bench against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the first half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Syracuse Orange interim head coach Mike Hopkins gestures from the bench against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the first half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

University of Washington Huskies head coach Mike Hopkins Extends first offer to Mater Dei PG Spencer Freedman

The best way for University of Washington Huskies head coach Mike Hopkins to respond to getting thrown off a horse is to get right back up on it.

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It truly comes as no surprise that a former point guard would prioritize a point guard.  Per 247Sports.com, the book on Freedman is that he is

"“A sharp shooter with a high Basketball IQ”"

Accuracy and great basketball knowledge data base at point guard are extremely important attributes.  So far, those bases are solidly covered with Spencer Freedman.

Meet Spencer Freedman

In a recent article by Jack Pollon, Spencer Freedman recently transferred from Santa Ana to Mater Dei.  And so far, he’s thriving:

"“Santa Monica was great and I wish those guys all the luck in the world,” Freedman said. “I just felt this was a better place for me for everything. I have no regrets. I’m excited about what lays ahead.”"

Freedman has received plenty of accolades for a point guard. Pollon describes him as possessing outstanding leadership attributes and passing abilities.  Perhaps it was his own experience of setting up at a new school that attracted the interest of Hopkins.

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On the other hand, Freedman has an offer from USC.  His assistant coach, Jason Hart, comes to UW from USC and had a great track record of recruiting quality players.  Perhaps he knows the value of Freedman, and wants to divert his commitment to the University of Washington Huskies.

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This was a great move by Coach Hopkins. Meeting each setback with positive news will quickly turn the program around.

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