US EditionOwen Freeman discusses Iowa exit with former WQAD sports director Matt Randazzo
- Former Iowa Hawkeyes center Owen Freeman, a 6-foot-10 sophomore and Moline alumnus, committed to Creighton to play basketball in the 2025-26 season, as reported by On3's Joe Tipton.
- Freeman's decision to transfer came after the dismissal of head coach Fran McCaffery, which influenced his choice to seek new opportunities.
- During his standout freshman year in 2023-24 and subsequent season, the 20-year-old Freeman averaged 16.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks in 19 games, also earning the title of Big Ten Freshman of the Year.
- Freeman stated on March 15, 'With the recent coaching change, my family and I have decided it would be in my best interests to enter the transfer portal'.
- Rated as a top center in the transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining, Freeman is expected to potentially replace Ryan Kalkbrenner, joining a successful Creighton program coming off a 25-11 season and moving to the Big East.
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Owen Freeman discusses Iowa exit with former WQAD sports director Matt Randazzo
In a discussion with former WQAD sports director Matt Randazzo on Randazzo's show "Off the Air," former Iowa men's basketball star Owen Freeman discussed his season-ending surgery and exit.
Iowa transfer big man Owen Freeman chooses Creighton
By SAM LANCE Owen Freeman, a 6-foot-10 transfer big man out of Iowa, has committed to Greg McDermott and Creighton, per his Instagram. The forward is currently ranked the No. 8 overall player in the transfer portal by 247Sports. As a Hawkeye in 2024-25, Freeman averaged 16.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game while shooting 63.8% from the field. He’s only a sophomore and has spent his two-year career in Iowa City. The big man was named Big Ten Fre…
Iowa transfer Owen Freeman commits to Creighton - Regional Media News
Owen Freeman, the 2024 Big Ten Freshman of the Year at Iowa, is transferring to Creighton. The 6-foot-10-inch forward averaged 16.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game as a sophomore with the Hawkeyes this past season. He was limited to 19 games due to a finger injury. Freeman was rated as the top center in the transfer portal. The 20-year-old entered the portal one day after head coach Fran McCaffery was dismissed. “With the recent co…
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