Auburn Tigers Secure Troy Transfer Thomas Dowd for Upcoming Season
Auburn basketball lands Troy transfer Thomas Dowd
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The Auburn Tigers basketball team has secured a commitment from Thomas Dowd, a transfer from Troy University. Dowd, who hails from Dothan, Alabama, averaged 14.4 points and 10.1 rebounds last season, contributing to Troy's NCAA Tournament appearances.
- 01Thomas Dowd averaged 14.4 points and 10.1 rebounds in his junior season at Troy.
- 02He was named to the All-Sun Belt First-team and recorded 18 double-doubles last season.
- 03Dowd is ranked as the No. 82 overall player in the transfer portal by 247Sports.
- 04He joins two other frontcourt transfers, Bukky Oboye and Owen Freeman, at Auburn.
- 05Auburn's roster changes come as key players depart the team.
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The Auburn Tigers basketball team has announced the addition of Thomas Dowd, a transfer from Troy University. Dowd, a native of Dothan, Alabama, has had a successful career at Troy, averaging 14.4 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists during his junior season. His performance earned him a spot on the All-Sun Belt First-team, and he recorded 18 double-doubles last season. Dowd is recognized as the No. 82 overall player and No. 19 power forward in the transfer portal by 247Sports. He becomes the third transfer added to Auburn's frontcourt this offseason, joining Bukky Oboye from Santa Clara and Owen Freeman from Creighton. These additions are particularly important as the team faces departures of key players, including starting forward Keyshawn Hall and starting center KeShawn Murphy.
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The addition of Thomas Dowd strengthens Auburn's frontcourt, providing depth and experience as they prepare for the upcoming season.
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