Iowa sophomore forward Owen Freeman announced on Saturday morning that he was entering the NCAA transfer portal, citing the Hawkeyes' coaching change as the reason why.

IOWA CITY — Iowa basketball big man Owen Freeman has entered the transfer portal, he announced Saturday. Freeman appeared in 19 games as a sophomore, averaging 16.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per contest before having season-ending finger surgery in early February.

Hawkeyes forward Owen Freeman announced on his social media that he will be entering the transfer portal after two seasons in Iowa City. Freeman, who led the team in scoring, rebounding, and blocks before suffering a season-ending injury in