Tommy Freeman joined the Black Bears in June of 2022.
Freeman, who graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor's in Business Marketing in 2011 and a Masters in Coaching Education in 2018, has spent the last four years as the assistant coach for Hargrave Military Academy, where he assisted in all aspects of recruiting, scouting, player development and program management. Freeman previously served as the head and assistant coach for Team Teague from 2018-2021, where he monitored the academic progress of his student athletes, complied video highlights, and assisted in recruiting.
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Freeman served as the graduate assistant for Ohio University from 2016-2018, where he assisted with recruiting visits, scouting reports, organized summer camps and assisted in the team's travel coordination.
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Freeman enjoyed a successful playing career at Ohio University where he tallied 1,071 points and is the all-time leader in 3-point field goals made (259) and 3-point percentage (44.3%). While at Ohio University, Freeman helped lead the program to an upset over No. 3 Georgetown in the 2010 NCAA tournament. Following his collegiate career, Freeman went on to play professional basketball in Europe. He was a part of the Worcester Wolves (2011-12), the SAM Massagno (2012-13), the Windsor Express (2013-14), and the Glasgow Rocks (2014-15), before returning to Ohio University to pursue his Master's Degree.
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While playing professional basketball, Freeman served as a shooting coach from 2013-2016 for Pro Shot, where they conducted 30 shooting camps in 12-15 states, where he instructed athletes from eight to 25 years old, including current Minnesota Timberwolves star, Karl Anthony-Towns.
