Elyjah Freeman, a forward who contributed significantly to Auburn University's basketball team during the 2025-26 season, has decided to transfer to the University of Texas for the upcoming 2026-27 season. In his time at Auburn, Freeman made a notable impact, averaging 9.2 points and 5.2 rebounds over 38 games, including 21 starts. His debut was marked by a solid performance, scoring nine points in a thrilling 95-90 overtime victory against Bethune-Cookman. Freeman's standout moment came when he scored a season-high 27 points against Queens, showcasing his shooting prowess with a 9-for-13 shooting performance, including 4-for-4 from three-point range. During Auburn's NIT Championship run, he averaged 10 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, highlighted by a 19-point game against Seattle U in the second round. Freeman's transfer follows the departure of other players from Auburn's roster, including Filip Jovic, who committed to UCLA. As Auburn prepares for the next season, they have also added a new player from the transfer portal, Bukky Oboye, a 7-0 center from Santa Clara.