4 star man Gives Auburn Major Frontcourt Boost With Transfer Commitment
Former Iowa standout Owen Freeman has officially committed to Auburn through the transfer portal, giving the Tigers a significant addition in the frontcourt as they continue reshaping their roster for the upcoming season. Freeman arrives at Auburn after spending last year at Creighton, where injuries prevented him from making the impact many expected.
Freeman’s move marks his second transfer in as many years, but Auburn is hoping the talented big man can rediscover the form that made him one of the most promising young post players in college basketball during his time at Iowa. Standing 6-foot-10 and weighing 240 pounds, Freeman brings both size and proven production to Steven Pearl’s squad.
The Illinois native first made his name with the Hawkeyes during the 2023-24 season, when he earned Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors after a standout debut campaign. As a freshman, Freeman averaged 10.6 points per game while shooting an efficient 61.4 percent from the field. He also added 6.6 rebounds, 1.8 blocks, and 1.2 assists per contest, quickly establishing himself as one of the conference’s top young interior players.
Rather than plateauing, Freeman elevated his game in his second season at Iowa. He boosted his scoring average to 16.7 points per game while improving his shooting percentage to an impressive 63.8 percent from the floor. He also posted 6.7 rebounds, 1.8 blocks, and 1.3 assists per game, showing growth on both ends of the court and looking every bit like one of the best big men in the Big Ten.
Unfortunately, Freeman’s sophomore campaign was cut short by injury. A broken finger limited him to just 19 appearances, interrupting what had been shaping up to be a breakout season. Despite the setback, his production remained strong enough to maintain his reputation as a highly coveted transfer prospect.
Freeman then transferred to Creighton, where expectations were high entering the season. However, another injury setback once again disrupted his momentum. A knee injury suffered in the offseason forced him to miss several weeks of practice and slowed his integration into the program. Though he managed to appear in 26 games, Freeman was never fully able to regain his rhythm.
At Creighton, Freeman averaged 5 points and 4 rebounds per game while shooting 60.2 percent from the field in limited playing time, averaging just under 12 minutes per contest. While those numbers were a drop from his Iowa production, many viewed them as a reflection of his injury struggles rather than his true ability.
Now at Auburn, Freeman has a chance for a fresh start and an opportunity to reestablish himself as a premier frontcourt player in the SEC. His combination of size, scoring touch, rebounding ability, and rim protection fills a critical need for the Tigers heading into the 2026-27 season.
Auburn lacked consistent interior presence during the 2025-26 campaign, making Freeman’s arrival especially important. If healthy, he could immediately become one of the most impactful players on the roster and a centerpiece in the Tigers’ frontcourt rotation.
For Steven Pearl and Auburn, landing a player of Freeman’s caliber is a major portal victory—and one that could significantly elevate the Tigers’ ceiling next season.
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