Freddie McSwain Jr. Biography
Freddie McSwain Jr. is a professional basketball player that played for Indiana University between 2016 and 2018. McSwain Jr. was known for his athletic ability despite being slightly undersized for his position. He was one of the most impressive offensive rebounders for the Hoosiers during his time at IU. McSwain played his first season with head coach Tom Crean and played under Archie Miller for his second year with the Hoosiers. Upon graduation, Freddie McSwain Jr. played in the National Basketball League Canada, where he won a title with the Moncton Magic. He currently plays for Botafogo Basketball in Brazil.
- Name: Freddie McSwain Jr.
- Position: Small Forward
- Nationality: USA
- Age: 30 years old
- Birthday: December 2, 1994
- Hometown: Hinesville, Georgia
- High School: Liberty County High School (Hinesville, Georgia)
- AAU: Coastal Crew Rebels
- Height: 6’6″ (198 cm)
- Weight: 220 lb (100 kg)
- Seasons: 2 (2016-2017, 2017-2018)
- Jersey: #21
- Current Team: Botafogo Basketball (BR)
- NBA Draft: 2018 / Undrafted
- Education: Degree in Liberal Studies
Social Media and Website
- Twitter: @Mcswain_Jr21
- Instagram: @freddie_mac
Awards and Accolades
- 2015 All-Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference
- 2015 Region VI tournament Most Valuable Player
Freddie McSwain Jr. Seasons with the Hoosiers
18-16 (7-11 Big Ten)
🏅 NIT First Round
16-15 (9-9 Big Ten)
Freddie McSwain Jr. Indiana University Statistics
| Season | GP | GS | MIN | AVG | FG | FGA | PCT | 3PA | 3PM | PCT | FT | FTA | PCT | OFF | DEF | TOT | AVG | PF | FO | AST | AST/G | T/O | BLK | STL | PTS | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-2017 | 31 | 1 | 251 | 8.1 | 32 | 58 | 0.552 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 32 | 0.625 | 35 | 42 | 77 | 2.5 | 41 | 1 | 4 | 0.1 | 23 | 3 | 10 | 84 | 2.7 |
| 2017-2018 | 31 | 8 | 453 | 14.6 | 45 | 101 | 0.446 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 70 | 0.571 | 60 | 80 | 140 | 4.5 | 59 | 1 | 16 | 0.5 | 28 | 18 | 10 | 130 | 4.2 |
| Career | 62 | 9 | 704 | 11.4 | 77 | 159 | 0.484 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 60 | 102 | 0.588 | 95 | 122 | 217 | 7 | 100 | 2 | 20 | 0.3 | 51 | 21 | 20 | 214 | 3.5 |
Freddie McSwain Jr. High School (Liberty County High School) and Junior College (Neosho Junior College) Career
Freddie McSwain Jr. did not play organized basketball until his junior year of high school. Late to get involved, he only played two seasons of basketball at Liberty County, but he still ended up average 16.5 points and 12.0 rebounds per game.
McSwain Jr. decided to go through the junior college route in order to help him get more exposure, which was a plan that worked very well for him. McSwain ended up playing two years at Neosho Country Community College in Kansas under coach Jeremy Cooms.
During his sophomore year at Neosho, he averaged 14.0 points and 8.4 rebounds. The team went to the junior college national tournament for the first time in program history with a 30-6 record. McSwain Jr. averaged 13.3 points and 12.0 rebounds, earning him Region VI tournament MVP honors. He was also named the All-Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference honors and First Team All-Region.
After two years at Neosho, Freddie McSwain Jr. received attention for high major Division-1 programs and ultimately selected Indiana over Kansas State in April 2016.
Freddie McSwain Jr. Indiana University Basketball Career
Now as a junior, Freddie McSwain Jr. played in 31 games under Indiana head coach Tom Crean. He had a single start in the season, which was against Indiana’s rival Purdue University.
McSwain brought a level of athleticism for the Hoosiers in addition to a strong, assertive frame. He was often asked if he had considered playing football as a tight-end due to his body and strength.
During McSwain’s senior year, he also played in all 31 games under new Indiana head coach Archie Miller. On the season, McSwain finished with averages of 4.2 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. Two notable moments in his senior year season included a skying dunk against Duke in the Big Ten-ACC Challenge, as well as tallying a total of 16 rebounds against No. 5 Michigan State, 9 of which were offensive rebounds.
Freddie McSwain Jr. Professional Career
Upon graduating from Indiana University, Freddie McSwain Jr. briefly played in the NBA G-League for the Canton Charge, but ultimately the league would not work for him. Instead, he elected to play professionally within North America in the National Basketball League Canada (NBLC). He signed a deal to play for the Moncton Magic.
