Auburn Basketball's Elyjah Freeman Transfers to Texas
Auburn forward Elyjah Freeman announces transfer to SEC rival
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Elyjah Freeman, a forward from Auburn University's basketball team, has announced his transfer to the University of Texas for the 2026-27 season. After a successful season with Auburn, where he averaged 9.2 points and 5.2 rebounds, Freeman aims to continue his collegiate career in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
- 01Elyjah Freeman averaged 9.2 points and 5.2 rebounds in his season at Auburn.
- 02Freeman scored a season-high 27 points in a game against Queens.
- 03He played a significant role in Auburn's NIT Championship run, averaging 10 points and 7.6 rebounds during the tournament.
- 04Freeman joins Texas after previously signing with Auburn from Lincoln Memorial University.
- 05He is one of several players from Auburn's roster to enter the transfer portal this off-season.
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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.
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Freeman's transfer could influence Auburn's roster dynamics and performance in the upcoming season, as they adjust to the loss of a key player.
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