The 21-year-old, who is currently playing for Gran Canaria, was shortlisted for the ACB award 'Jugador Revelacion', which directly translates to 'surprise player'.

Placed somewhere between what the UK would recognise as the Most Improved Player of the Year and Stateside would be referred to as Rookie of the Year, Jugador Revelacion demonstrates the impact the forward has made this season.

Brad Oleson received the most votes, while Pablo Aguilar finished second and Sergio Llull third. Freeland was equal second in votes received by coaches and he finished just above Pau Ribas.

Gran Canaria currently lie sixth in the league with a 19-12 record, which will be enough to see them into playoffs.