Recruiting is always a dicey situation, especially in this climate of the transfer portal and players changing teams on a yearly basis. Oregon women’s basketball has faced their own challenges in the last few seasons, but hopefully that comes to an end with the hiring of Jerise Freeman as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator.
Freeman comes to Oregon after spending the last several seasons at Utah where she filled the same position.
“We are so excited to add someone of Jerise’s caliber to our staff,” Graves said. “Her energy is contagious and her recruiting and coaching resume speaks for itself, as she has experienced tremendous success at two different Power 5 programs. She is a great fit for our team and community and we cannot wait to get to work.”
According to Freeman, joining the Ducks is a dream come true.
Our newest addition to the flock 🦆
Let's welcome Jerise Freeman to Eugene as the program's new assistant coach and recruiting coordinator!#GoDucks
— Oregon Women’s Basketball (@OregonWBB) June 26, 2024
“I am thrilled to embark on this new journey with Oregon women’s basketball,” said Freeman. “I feel incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to learn from and work with Coach Graves and his amazing staff. Joining the vibrant Eugene community fills me with absolute joy, and I cannot wait to contribute to the program’s success.”
A native of Wichita, Kan., Freeman’s collegiate playing days began at Seward County Community College, where she helped her team to a combined 67-8 record over two seasons. Freeman finished her playing career at Pacific (Calif.), averaging 13.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game her senior season. She earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology with a focus in criminal justice from Pacific in 2007.
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