Xavier’s bruising, polished frontcourt engine
Freemantle has been Xavier’s go-to inside-out forward when healthy, pairing efficient scoring, strong rebounding, and veteran poise with real toughness; in the 2024-25 season, he averaged 16.8 points and 6.8 rebounds while shooting 51.7% from the field. Scouts consistently describe him as a skilled low-post scorer who can pass, rebound, and punish smaller defenders, though perimeter defense and high-end athleticism remain the swing skills. The big caveat: injury history has been the annoying plot twist in his story, so teams get production—and a little medical suspense.
