Owen Freeman - College Basketball News & Rumors

Won't play Thursday Freeman (foot) will not play in Thursday's exhibition game against Samford, Justin Ferguson of AuburnObserver.com reports.

Impact Freeman is progressing as expected, but Coach Steven Pearl will ultimately opt to keep the Iowa Creighton transfer out of action. Even if active for the team's season opener, Freeman is expected to start the year on a minutes restriction after being sidelined since August with a foot injury.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Progressing toward return Freeman (foot) went through shootarounds Thursday and is progressing well from his injury, Justin Ferguson of AuburnObserver.com reports.

Impact Ferguson added that it was unclear whether the Auburn forward would see game action Thursday night, but this is another positive step in Freeman's recovery from the foot injury that has sidelined him throughout the preseason. Even without a firm availability update for Thursday, his participation in shootarounds suggests he remains on track to return soon and could potentially suit up for the Tigers' opener on Nov. 4.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out for Thursday's exhibition Freeman (foot) will not play in Thursday's exhibition game versus Alabama, Nathan King of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Freeman continues to work through a foot injury, one that has kept him out of the entire preseason. He's still expected to be ready for the start of the season on Nov. 4 versus SE Louisiana. The team's final exhibition game is next Thursday versus Samford.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Wednesday Freeman (foot) is out for Wednesday's exhibition game against Florida State, Justin Hokanson of On3.com reports.

Impact Freeman is progressing well from his foot injury, but he's not ready to play yet. The goal is to have the big man ready for the season opener against SE Louisiana on Wednesday, Nov. 4.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing well from foot injury Auburn's head coach Steve Pearl announced Tuesday that Freeman (foot) is progressing well, Nathan King of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact This is another encouraging recovery update for Freeman after he remained sidelined during preseason practices. Even if he is available for the start of the season, a potential minutes restriction could limit his early workload, but it would be no different from his early-season start with Creighton last season. Auburn will not look to rush Freeman back, focusing on the long game of what will be a rigorous college basketball schedule.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be ready for season Freeman remains sidelined with a foot injury during Auburn's preseason practices, but he's expected to be ready for the start of the season, Nathan King of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact This is a positive recovery update for Freeman, as he missed an August exhibition with the same foot issue. His absence from preseason work bears watching, but the expectation that he'll be ready for the opener suggests he remains on track for the start of the campaign. The 6-foot-10 center aims to earn a starting role in Auburn's frontcourt after playing at Creighton last season.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Out with foot injury Freeman will not play in Saturday's game against KK Mega Basket due to a foot injury, Nathan King of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Freeman will miss this contest due to an ailing foot injury. The severity of the injury has not been disclosed but there is still plenty of time for the 6-foot-10 forward to get back to full health.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 30 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Commits to Auburn Freeman has committed to Auburn, according to AL.com.

Impact Even though Freeman's junior season with Creighton was a wash, Auburn will take a chance with the big man, as his size and veteran experience do bring value for a Tiger team that needs some. Not only that, but perhaps Auburn can tap into his Iowa days, when he logged at least 10.0 points and 6.5 rebounds per game in each of his two seasons there.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter portal Freeman will enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Jon Walker of the Omaha World-Herald.

Impact As part of Creighton, Freeman never really got off the ground, paving the way for one of the most disappointing outputs by a student-athlete this season. He will look for a fresh start and cap off his collegiate career elsewhere, with a non-Power Conference team a definite possibility.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Blue Jays Freeman (undisclosed) is available for Creighton's clash with Seton Hall on Thursday.

Impact Freeman will be available for Creighton for the first time in three games. The forward averages 5.3 points and 4.2 rebounds.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wednesday Freeman (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's game at Butler.

Impact Freeman will miss the Bluejays' regular-season finale as he deals with an undisclosed injury. The junior big man will now miss four of Creighton's last five outings. His next chance to see the court will be in the Big East Tournament, which starts next Wednesday.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wednesday Freeman (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's game at Butler.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Providence Freeman (undisclosed) is listed out ahead of Saturday's game against Providence.

Impact Freeman will miss back-to-back games as he continues working his way back from an undisclosed injury. The junior forward will aim to be back for Wednesday's contest against Butler.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. DePaul Freeman (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's game against DePaul.

Impact Freeman came off the bench and logged 20 minutes in the loss to St. John's, posting six points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal. His absence from this game means he'll aim to return against Providence on Saturday, Feb. 28.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Did not play Wednesday Freeman did not play in Wednesday's 91-84 win at UConn.

Impact Freeman, who started the Bluejays' previous game versus Villanova, did not appear in Wednesday's contest. It's likely this was a coach's decision rather than an injury, considering he's played a maximum of 12 minutes over the last 13 games and Creighton was locked into a close matchup with the No. 5 team in the country so they shortened their rotation a bit. He'll hope to return to the court Saturday in another difficult matchup at St. John's.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Little going in rare start Freeman finished with zero points (0-2 FG) and three rebounds in five minutes during Saturday's 80-69 loss to Villanova.

Impact Freeman made his first start since Dec. 7 here, but his disappointing season continued, as he again barely registered any minutes. Former starter Isaac Traudt still got a bit of run, but the Bluejays moved to a small-ball lineup with Jasen Green at the five, as has been the case for much of the season. It's safe to say at this point Freeman might be looking for a new home for his final year of eligibility, though demand won't be nearly as high as it was this offseason, when he was coming off a year of 16.7 points and 6.7 rebounds with the Hawkeyes.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Freeman (illness) will be active for Saturday's game against UConn.

Impact Freeman will make his return for Creighton after missing the Blue Jays' last three games due to illness. The 6-foot-10 junior, who is averaging 6.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.9 blocks on 13.3 minutes per game (18 games), will look to help Creighton pull off a big time upset over the Huskies.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Freeman (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Marquette, Jacob Padilla of Hurrdat Sports reports.

Impact Freeman was considered a game-time call for Tuesday's game, and he's not feeling well enough to suit up. It'll be his third straight DNP, though the first was a Coach's Decision. His next chance to play will come Saturday against UConn.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Wednesday Freeman (illness) is a game-time decision for Creighton's clash at Marquette on Wednesday, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Freeman has missed the Blue Jays' last two games and is in danger of making it three straight absences as he battles an illness. The junior forward, who's come off the bench since early December, has played sparingly since the calendar flipped to 2026, averaging 1.3 points and 3.3 rebounds across 7.3 minutes; his absence shouldn't be the biggest deal for Creighton if he is forced to sit out, especially against a dreadful Marquette squad.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Freeman (illness) doesn't appear to be with Creighton on Wednesday night as the Blue Jays get set to host Xavier, per Hurrdat Sports.

Impact Freeman will miss his second straight game. The forward is reportedly battling an illness, and doesn't look to be on the Blue Jays bench prior to tip-off. He'll look to return Tuesday at Marquette.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Battling illness Freeman (undisclosed) is battling an illness and is a question mark for the Blue Jays against Xavier, per Jacob Padilla of Hurrdat Sports.

Impact Freeman was questionable on Creighton's injury report, and now we know why: he's battling an illness. He reportedly missed practice Tuesday as he tried to get healthy, and he'll likely be a game-time call Wednesday night.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Xavier Freeman (undisclosed) is questionable against Xavier on Wednesday.

Impact Freeman missed Creighton's loss to Providence and is in danger of making it two straight absences. The junior forward, who's come off the bench since early December, averages just 3.3 points and 3.8 rebounds since he was relegated to a backup role.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Shut out against Nebraska Freeman ended with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-2 FT) and four rebounds in 16 minutes during Sunday's 71-50 loss to Nebraska.

Impact Freeman was seemingly starting to turn a corner offensively with back-to-back outings of 14 points, but he was shut out Sunday in a rivalry game, attempting just one shot. Foul trouble wasn't even to blame here, while backup Isaac Traudt ended up seeing 21 minutes. Creighton is now off to a 5-4 start and appears to be at risk of falling out of the NCAA Tournament conversation for the first time since 2018-19, and Freeman -- the team's prize transfer portal aquisition -- has done little to help the cause.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 versus Nicholls Freeman finished Tuesday's 96-76 win over Nicholls with 14 points (7-8 FG), four rebounds and two blocks in 15 minutes.

Impact Freeman scored a very efficient 14 points Tuesday, hitting seven of his eight shots from the field. He also blocked two shots for just the second time this season. He only played 15 minutes in the blowout win though, and he has only played over 20 minutes twice through eight games this season. Although he has been productive so far this season, his lack of big minutes hurts his ceiling.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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