Creighton Lands Ex-iowa Forward Owen Freeman, The Big Ten Freshman Of The Year In 2023-24

Former Iowa forward Owen Freeman, the 2023-24 Big Ten freshman of the year, has signed with Creighton.

The 6-foot-10 Freeman averaged 16.7 points and 6.7 rebounds in 19 starts this season for the Hawkeyes before missing the final two months following finger surgery. He shot 63.8 from the field and blocked 35 shots. Freeman has two years of eligibility remaining.

"He is a proven scorer at the high major level and is only scratching the surface in terms of his potential," Creighton coach Greg McDermott said. "Our offense will allow his versatility to be on full display. We can't wait to have him in a Bluejay uniform."

The Bluejays also secured a transfer from Nik Graves, a junior guard who averaged 17.5 points per game this season with Charlotte.

Also Friday, former Minnesota forward Frank Mitchell signed with St. Bonaventure. Mitchell averaged 4.9 points and 4.7 rebounds for the Golden Gophers this season. He finished with two double-doubles in his last three games with Minnesota.