Iowa sophomore Owen Freeman entered the transfer portal, one day after the Hawkeyes fired head coach Fran McCaffery.The Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2023-24, Freeman’s season ended after 19 games due to finger surgery, but averaged 16.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game this season.Freeman directly cited McCaffery’s dismissal as the reason he would depart Iowa City in a social media post Saturday.”..With the recent coaching change, my family and I have decided it would be in my best interests to enter the transfer portal,” Freeman said.The 6-foot-10 Freeman is an offensive and defensive force because of his easy athleticism and soft shooting touch. He has 3-point range and is capable of running the floor in an up-tempo offense.