Sunday, August 25, 2013

Buffalo Basketball Gains Alabama State Transfer Josh Freelove

Josh Freelove #4 transfers to 4th college -- Buffalo
(Courtesy ASU Sports Information)
BUFFALO, New York   University at Buffalo men's basketball head coach Bobby Hurley announced on Friday that Josh Freelove has transferred to UB and will play for the Bulls. The 6-2 guard transfers to Buffalo from Alabama State and will have one year of eligibility remaining. He will be eligible for the upcoming 2013-14 season.

A native of North Lauderdale, FL, Freelove played last season at Alabama State where he led the Hornets and ranked 10th in the SWAC in scoring, averaging 13.3 points per game. He scored 17 or more points nine times on the season, including a season-best 29 points against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Feb. 2. Freelove led Alabama State with 44 three-pointers, shot a team-best 80.4 percent from the free throw line and ranked second on the team in field goal percentage (.443).

Freelove signed with Toledo out of high school and averaged 4.3 points in 28 games his freshman season with the Rockets. Following a coaching change, Freelove transferred to Lewis and Clark Community College in Illinois before moving on to Alabama State.

A 2009 graduate of North Broward Prep School, Freelove averaged 26.5 points, five rebounds and five assists per game as a senior. He was named to the Miami Herald All-Broward Class 1A-3A First Team.

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