JAVON FREEMAN-LIBERTY NEWS

All-Big East: Gillespie unanimous, Champagnie honored again

Villanova guard Collin Gillespie was the only unanimous pick for the all-Big East team, and St. John’s forward Julian Champagnie joined him as a repeat selection Sunday

MARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drops 39 on Red Storm Freeman-Liberty posted 39 points (14-21 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 6-9 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and five steals in 37 minutes during Sunday's 99-94 victory over St. John's.

Impact As the final score shows, there wasn't a whole lot of defense played in this contest which ended in regulation. That, plus an up-tempo opponent in St. John's, allowed Freeman-Liberty to record a new career-high. The senior is officially back in form after sitting out with a groin injury that lasted through, early February, as he's now recorded 22 or more points in three consecutive contests.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Freeman-Liberty (groin) is available to play versus Butler on Tuesday, Lawrence Kreymer reports.

Impact Freeman-Liberty has started every game he's played this season and has been a leader on the scoring end. He should put up plenty of shots if he isn't limited in his first game back.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Providence Freeman-Liberty (groin) is not playing Saturday at Providence, according to 247Sports.com.

Impact This means Freeman-Liberty will miss his seventh straight game, meaning the Blue Demons will once again play with only seven scholarship players. He hasn't stepped on the hardwood since Jan. 13 and does not have a clear return date.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Freeman-Liberty (groin) won't play in Wednesday's game against Georgetown, Lawrence Kreymer of The DePaulia reports.

Impact The senior will remain out for a sixth straight matchup with a groin injury. Freeman-Liberty's next opportunity to take the floor looms Saturday at Providence.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for Saturday Freeman-Liberty (groin) will remain out for Saturday's matchup with Xavier.

Impact The point guard will miss his fifth consecutive game while nursing his groin injury. After having a full week to rest between games for DePaul, Freeman-Liberty is still not able to go, meaning Jalen Terry will remain in the starting lineup.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to sit again Freeman-Liberty isn't warming up ahead of Saturday's game against UConn, suggesting he will sit, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Freeman-Liberty is the biggest piece to the Blue Demons' offense, so it may be another tough day finding offense again Saturday versus a stingy UConn defense that ranks 38th nationally by KenPom metrics. Freeman-Liberty's has a full week to rest up before next Saturday's tilt versus Xavier.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Old newcomers making big impacts in college basketball

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JANUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting out at 'Nova DePaul head coach Tony Stubblefield ruled Freeman (groin) out for Tuesday's game at Villanova, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact The groin injury has kept Freeman out of action since Jan. 13, with the senior guard now missing three straight games as a result. Without its top scorer (21.1 points per game) and second-leading rebounder (7.4 per game), DePaul will be hard-pressed to spring a road upset on the 14-5 Wildcats.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Freeman-Liberty (groin) will be unavailable for Saturday's matchup with Creighton, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Freeman-Liberty will miss his second-straight game with a groin injury sustained on Jan. 13, against Seton Hall. The 6-foot-4 senior has started 16 games for DePaul this season, averaging 21.1 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.6 steals on 35 minutes per game. DePaul will have to play their second straight game without their lead scorer, and team-leader. In his absence, Jalen Terry is likely to handle a larger minute share for the Blue Demons. Freeman-Liberty's next chance to return will be Tuesday when DePaul takes on Villanova, but his expected status is unknown.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Status for Saturday is murky Freeman-Liberty's (groin) status for the game against Creighton appears up in the air at the moment, Joey Pollizze of 247sports.com reports.

Impact Freeman-Liberty is the most important player for Depaul and if his groin continues to keep him out of games then they will likely struggle to win without him. If he can't go then look for Jalen Terry to take his place.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Wednesday Freeman-Liberty (groin) won't play in Wednesday's game against Xavier, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Freeman-Liberty will miss his first game of the season due to a groin injury. The 6-foot-4 senior has been on a tear so far this season, averaging 21.1 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.6 steals in 35.0 minutes per game. Depending on his health, his next opportunity to return will be Saturday against Creighton.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Freeman-Liberty (undisclosed) will be a gametime decision for Wednesday's game against Xavier, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Freeman-Liberty went to the locker room, but returned to the game, for an undisclosed minor issue during Thursday's game against Seton Hall. The 6-foot-4 guard has started all 16 games for the Blue Demons, putting up 21.1 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.6 steals on 35 minutes per game. Freeman-Liberty's scoring production will be dearly missed if he is unable to suit up for DePaul's conference matchup with Xavier.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to game Freeman-Liberty (undisclosed) checked back into Thursday's game against Seton Hall, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Freeman-Liberty went back to the locker room for a bit, but whatever it was seems to be a minor issue. He should lead the way at point down the stretch for DePaul.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Freeman-Liberty was forced to leave Thursday's game against Seton Hall, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Freeman-Liberty fell out of bounds and was slow to get up. He was taken back to the locker room and it's unclear if he will return. Jalen Terry and Courvoisier McCauley may see more time if Freeman-Liberty is unable to return.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leading scorer in loss Freeman-Liberty totaled 34 points (10-17 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 10-11 FT), six rebounds, one assist and three steals across 39 minutes during Saturday's 79-64 loss to Villanova.

Impact Freeman-Liberty was finding success from all angles on the floor and recorded more than half of the Blue Devils points all by himself. The senior has averaged 26.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals during 38 minutes through his last three contests. The Chicago-born guard will look to continue his hot streak against Marquette on Tuesday.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Javon Freeman-Liberty scores a career-high 34, but DePaul goes cold in the 2nd half of a 79-64 loss to No. 19 Villanova and falls to 0-4 in the Big East Javon Freeman-Liberty scored a career-high 34 points, but DePaul couldn't hold a halftime lead and lost to No. 19 Villanova 79-64 on Saturda...

JANUARY 8, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Gillespie has 28, lifts No. 19 Villanova over DePaul 79-64

Collin Gillespie scored a season-high 28 points, and No. 19 Villanova beat DePaul 79-64

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Batters nylon from deep range Freeman-Liberty finished with 22 points (8-16 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and three rebounds over 36 minutes during Saturday's 70-53 loss to Providence.

Impact Freeman-Liberty recorded over 20 points for the eighth time this season. He made four treys for the second time this season, he has never landed five in a game in his career. This was a beautiful bounce-back performance considering he went two-for-19 from beyond the arc through the three contests prior to the showdown with providence.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aggressive in loss Freeman-Liberty amassed 13 points (4-16 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and five assists in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 63-59 loss to Butler.

Impact Freeman-Liberty struggled in the first half by going one for six from the field. He didn't have much better luck shooting in the second half but, landed a trey in the biggest of moments. His three-point make pulled DePaul within two points of Butler in the final minute of play. Despite his struggles shooting the ball, he displayed great intangibles and was aggressive in the passing game. He recorded a season-high four turnovers in the process but without his ball movement, the loss could've turned into a blowout. Through his five December appearances, the senior has averaged 16.2 points, seven rebounds and 3.2 assists during 35 minutes.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Relentless in victory Freeman-Liberty had 27 points (8-23 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 10-14 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 72-66 win over UIC.

Impact Freeman-Liberty recorded a season-high 14 free throw attempts on his way to his second-highest scoring night of the season. Despite UIC's best effort to shut the guard down, his dedication to scoring the ball couldn't be overcome as he launched a season-high 23 shots. The senior has struggled from deep range recently, he is now one for 11 from three-point range in his last two games. He will look to get his deep shot percentage back on track against Creighton on Monday.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Franklin, UIC host DePaul

Two senior guards will be on display as Javon Freeman-Liberty and DePaul will battle Damaria Franklin and Illinois-Chicago

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Terrorizes defenders in win Freeman-Liberty recorded 26 points (11-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 87-67 win over Duquesne.

Impact Freeman-Liberty was simply the fastest and most precise player on the court as he led the Blue Demons in scoring on their way to victory. He took over the game in the second half where he scored 19 points and found five rebounds. The senior made domination look easy, his almost double-double was accompanied by a stingy defense that helped hold opposing shooters to just 40.6 percent from the floor. After fouling out in the loss to Loyola the game prior to this, Freeman-Liberty was in need of a bounce-back performance. This was just that.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE