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Texas Lands Auburn Transfer Elyjah Freeman

The 6-foot-8 wing becomes Texas' fourth portal pickup this week during a roster overhaul.

Overview

  • Elyjah Freeman, who entered the transfer portal after one season at Auburn, committed to Texas on Sunday, per On3.
  • Freeman arrives as a rising junior with two years of eligibility and is ranked among the top small forwards in this transfer cycle.
  • The 6-foot-8 wing averaged 9.2 points and about 5 rebounds with 21 starts for Auburn, then posted 10.0 points and 7.6 boards during the NIT.
  • Before Auburn, he starred at Division II Lincoln Memorial with 18.9 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists as the South Atlantic Conference freshman of the year.
  • He is Texas’ fourth portal addition this week—joining Amari Evans, David Punch, and Isaiah Johnson—as Sean Miller reshapes a roster that went 21-15 and reached the Sweet 16.