Meet the Team
Enes Freedom
Founder / President
Enes Kanter Freedom is an NBA Player, Human Rights Activist, and Nobel Peace Prize
Nominee.
Enes played 11 years in the NBA on 5 different teams. As a devout Muslim from Turkey, he was never exposed to diversity prior to his arrival in the U.S. Since then, he has been using basketball as a tool to voice his beliefs, and bring people from different backgrounds, colors, and religions together. In 2019, he broke an NBA record in organizing 50 free basketball camps in 30 different states in only 1 summer.
One of his most noteworthy camps took place in Jerusalem. He was the first NBA player to bring Palestinians and Israelis together.
In the past years, Enes Kanter Freedom was honored as The Most Valuable Patriot of the Year, Gentleman of the Year, Ronald Reagan Freedom Award, Outstanding Human Rights Activist Award, Jerusalem Peace Award, Humanitarian Award, for his humanitarian work and advocacy around the globe.
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
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Kerem Kanter
Board Member
Kerem Kanter is a professional basketball player and world traveler with an experience in coaching and organizing basketball camps around the globe.
Kerem Kanter moved to United States from Turkey when he was 15 years old to pursue his academic and athletic goals. After four years, he graduated from IMG Academy in 2014. Kerem decided to go to University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and completed his undergraduate degree in Business Administration in 2017, while also playing for the university’s basketball team. In 2018, Kerem decided to go to Xavier University to compete his MBA and play for one of nation’s top basketball programs.
As a student-athlete, Kerem contributed his schools two championship in 2016 & 2018. After a successful college career Kerem started his professional career in France in 2018 and for the last six seasons, he has been playing basketball at a high level in countries such as Spain, Greece and Japan. Kerem also participated in many basketball camps all around America helping the next generation be inspired and benefit from his playing experience.
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
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Max Wilson
Board Member
Max Wilson is an executive with experiences ranging from organizing large scale events to basketball camps across the globe.
Max Wilson is a dual Canadian-American citizen with an academic journey that includes a bachelor's degree from Roosevelt University and a master's degree from The University of Chicago. With over a decade of experience, Max has played a pivotal role in orchestrating extensive events, facilitating basketball camps, and fostering robust connections with corporations, with a particular emphasis on Sports and Information Technology (IT).
Beyond his professional endeavors, Max's commitment to community service is evident through his involvement on the boards of universities, non-profit organizations, and a diverse array of charitable causes. He brings a wealth of expertise and passion to these roles, contributing to the betterment of society through his strategic insights and philanthropic efforts.
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
- Email:[email protected]