Oklahoma State University Athletics
Jerise Freeman Joins Cowgirl Coaching Staff
June 22, 2017 | Cowgirl Basketball
STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State's women's basketball program has added Jerise Freeman to its coaching staff it was announced today by Cowgirl head coach Jim Littell.
"Jerise will be a tremendous asset to our staff because of her work ethic, knowledge of the game and her ability to develop relationships with players, " Littell said. "I believe she is a rising star in our profession."
Freeman comes to Stillwater after spending the past three years as an assistant coach for Eastern Washington. This past season, the Eagles posted a 19-14 mark and reached the semifinals of the Women's Basketball Invitational.
"Having played for Coach Littell, he is somebody I respect tremendously and I look forward to working with on a daily basis. The opportunity to be closer to home and coach in the Big 12 is very exciting for me," Freeman said.
Prior to her arrival at EWU, Freeman spent two seasons at Newman University in Wichita, Kan. During her stint, she assisted with scouting while overseeing the squad's academic progress and summer camps. On the floor, her work was centered primarily on the defensive end of the floor.
A native of Wichita, Freeman spent the 2011-12 campaign as the director of operations at Missouri State where her duties included film exchange, team travel and assisting with summer camps.
From 2008-11, Freeman worked as an assistant at Butler (Kan.) Community College. During her tenure, the Grizzlies posted a 48-46 mark, including a 20-12 record during her final campaign.
Freeman began her career as a graduate assistant at Pittsburg (Kan.) State, where she coordinated opponent scouting, oversaw academic progress as well as preseason conditioning during the 2007-08 season.
As a player, Freeman earned honorable mention All-Big West honors as a senior for the University of the Pacific after averaging 13.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. She earned a bachelor's degree in sociology with a focus in criminal justice in May of 2007.
Prior to her two seasons with the Tigers, she played for Littell at Seward County (Kan.) Community College where she helped the Lady Saints to a 67-8 record during her two seasons.
"Jerise will be a tremendous asset to our staff because of her work ethic, knowledge of the game and her ability to develop relationships with players, " Littell said. "I believe she is a rising star in our profession."
Freeman comes to Stillwater after spending the past three years as an assistant coach for Eastern Washington. This past season, the Eagles posted a 19-14 mark and reached the semifinals of the Women's Basketball Invitational.
"Having played for Coach Littell, he is somebody I respect tremendously and I look forward to working with on a daily basis. The opportunity to be closer to home and coach in the Big 12 is very exciting for me," Freeman said.
Prior to her arrival at EWU, Freeman spent two seasons at Newman University in Wichita, Kan. During her stint, she assisted with scouting while overseeing the squad's academic progress and summer camps. On the floor, her work was centered primarily on the defensive end of the floor.
A native of Wichita, Freeman spent the 2011-12 campaign as the director of operations at Missouri State where her duties included film exchange, team travel and assisting with summer camps.
From 2008-11, Freeman worked as an assistant at Butler (Kan.) Community College. During her tenure, the Grizzlies posted a 48-46 mark, including a 20-12 record during her final campaign.
Freeman began her career as a graduate assistant at Pittsburg (Kan.) State, where she coordinated opponent scouting, oversaw academic progress as well as preseason conditioning during the 2007-08 season.
As a player, Freeman earned honorable mention All-Big West honors as a senior for the University of the Pacific after averaging 13.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. She earned a bachelor's degree in sociology with a focus in criminal justice in May of 2007.
Prior to her two seasons with the Tigers, she played for Littell at Seward County (Kan.) Community College where she helped the Lady Saints to a 67-8 record during her two seasons.
2025 NCAA Men's Cross Country National Champions - Inside Oklahoma State Athletics
Thursday, December 04
Celebrating Coach Hoyt's 150th Win #womensbasketball #collegebasketball
Thursday, December 04
KD Jones | Cowboy Football | NSD26
Wednesday, December 03
Jani Weir | Cowboy Football | NSD26
Wednesday, December 03
