Virginia Union University Women's Basketball

Jessica Freeman comes with experience and passion as a coach, former collegiate student-athlete, and professional player. Freeman looks to help continue the programs winning culture and tradition at Virginia Union. Freeman is no stranger to success on the basketball court. In 2009, she averaged 15.6 points to help lead the West Charlotte Lady Lions to a 4-A State Championship. She went on to play for University of North Carolina Wilmington where shes ranked in the program as #3 in most career steals, #4 in 3-point percentage for a single season, #7 with most career 3-point field goals made, #9 in most 3-point field goals made in a season, and #17 in career assists. While attending UNCW, Freeman earned her Bachelors Degree in English with a minor in Political Science. Because of another ACL injury, Freeman was able to play her last year at North Carolina Central University. There, she averaged 15.8 points, amassed 1,200 points, and went down as the Single Season 3-point field goals made All-time leader. After playing, Freeman served as the programs Graduate Assistant to earn her Masters in Athletic Administration. This success allowed Freeman to continue her playing career overseas in Europe. While playing in Germany, she averaged 12 ppg, 3 rpg, 2.4 apg, and 4.3 spg. In Holland, she led the league in most steals per game with 5.1. Freeman moved back home to take over Olympic High Schools girls basketball program improving the program from an 8 year playoff drought and 5-16 record to 11-12 playoff competitor in one year. The success awarded her SoMeck 7 Conference Coach of the Year. The following year, the Lady Trojans finished 15-10.