Jan. 13, 2009

Article published in LA Times on Jan. 12.
Written by Eric Sondheimer

No matter how high Tony Freeland jumps or how powerfully he rebounds, the 6-foot-6 All-City forward from Los Angeles Fremont has learned that a college basketball scholarship won't be obtained unless he shows a real commitment in the classroom.

Freeland can thank former Fremont standout LaRon Armstead, a friend, for helping him recognize his dual responsibilities before it was too late.

It was Armstead's insistence last year that Freeland come with him to study hall and tutoring sessions that set the stage for him to sign a letter of intent with DePaul last November.

"He made me go," Freeland said. "He'd drag me to study hall."

Armstead, now a freshman starter at Loyola Marymount, refused to let Freeland lose focus on the future.

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