Class of 2027 | PG / SG | 6'1", 170lbs | Jackson-Reed High School (DCPS)

Cruz Aubrey Freeman is a championship-tested combo guard with experience competing in high school, AAU and international basketball. He brings three-point shooting, playmaking, backcourt rebounding and the versatility to play either guard position.

Cruz creates opportunities for teammates, stretches the floor as a perimeter shooter and has demonstrated confidence in high-pressure moments. His experience includes a Maryland private-school state championship, Team Takeover AAU basketball and selection to represent Nicaragua at the U20 level.

2025–26 Varsity Season

13.4 — Points Per Game
24 — Games Played
#23 — Scoring, Maryland Independent Region
#110 — Maryland Ranking, Prep Hoops Class of 2027
#32 — Maryland Combo/Shooting Guards, Prep Hoops

2026 Capitol Hoops Summer League

9.8 PPG
2.8 RPG
1.0 APG
8 Games Played / 8 Starts

Jackson-Reed High School | 2026–27
Currently plays varsity basketball for Jackson-Reed High School in Washington, DC.

Takoma Academy | 2025–26
Starting combo guard. Helped Takoma Academy win both a conference championship and Maryland private-school state championship.

Maryland State Championship Run
Hit a three-point buzzer-beater that sent Takoma Academy to the Maryland private-school state championship game.

Prep Hoops | Class of 2027
Ranked #110 in Maryland and #32 among Maryland combo/shooting guards from a combined pool of 304 ranked DC-Maryland prospects. Identified by Prep Hoops as a "Riser."

St. John's College High School
Played freshman and junior varsity basketball.

Team Takeover 16U
Competed on the AAU circuit with Team Takeover 16U.

Nicaragua U20 National Team | FENIBAL

Cruz was selected to represent Nicaragua at the U20 level through the Federación Nicaragüense de Baloncesto (FENIBAL).

In June 2026, he was invited to participate in a Nicaragua U20 National Team camp held at the Miami Heat facility.

His intent to represent Nicaragua was formally documented through a signed FIBA Player's Option Declaration in September 2026, adding international competition to his developing basketball résumé.

THREE-POINT SHOOTING
Deep range, catch-and-shoot ability and confidence from the perimeter, including in late-game situations.

PLAYMAKING
Creates scoring opportunities for teammates and can initiate offense from either guard position.

POSITIONAL VERSATILITY
Comfortable playing both point guard and shooting guard, allowing him to function both on and off the ball.

BACKCOURT REBOUNDING
Contributes on the glass from the guard position and helps initiate transition opportunities.

COMPETITIVENESS
Championship experience and demonstrated confidence in high-pressure situations, including a three-point buzzer-beater during Takoma Academy's state championship run.

Cruz balances his development as a student-athlete with involvement in the Jackson-Reed school community.

Black Student Union
Student Government Association
Yearbook

MaxPreps
Featured following a season-high 16-point performance in Takoma Academy's win over Gillion Academy Regional in December 2025.

MaxPreps
Featured following a 15-point performance for Takoma Academy in December 2025.

Prep Hoops — "27 Rankings Update: Guards Trending Up"
Featured in Aaron Proia's July 2026 rankings update following a 15-point, 8-rebound, 8-assist performance against St. Michael's Catholic. His floor spacing and movement shooting were specifically highlighted.

DMV Hoops Live
Postgame interview following the same near-triple-double performance against St. Michael's Catholic.

Capitol Hoops Summer League
Recorded 9.8 PPG, 2.8 RPG and 1.0 APG while playing and starting all eight games for Takoma Academy during the 2026 summer season.