Sat Apr 19 21:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Auburn Tigers Bolster Roster with Key Transfer from Lincoln Memorial

**AUBURN, AL —** The Auburn Tigers men’s basketball team continues to strengthen its roster for the 2025-26 season, securing a commitment from highly touted transfer Elyjah Freeman. Freeman, a 6-foot-8 wing from Lincoln Memorial University, averaged an impressive 19.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game last season, while shooting exceptionally well from the field, beyond the arc, and at the free-throw line.

The South Atlantic Conference Freshman of the Year, Freeman chose Auburn over offers from prominent programs like Tennessee and Indiana. He joins a growing list of transfer additions for the Tigers, including Keyshawn Hall (UCF), KeyShawn Murphy (Mississippi State), and Kevin Overton (Texas Tech). Auburn also added JUCO players Emeka Opurum and Abdul Bashir earlier this year, and secured four-star recruits Kaden Magwood, Simon Walker, and Sebastian Williams-Adams.

This influx of talent comes after the announcement that Chad Baker-Mazara will be leaving the program. The article also mentions the ongoing recruitment of offensive lineman Wilson Zierer and speculation about which sophomores might follow in the footsteps of standout freshmen Coleman and Simmons. Currently ranked No. 6, Auburn faces a significant challenge this weekend against the No. 1 Texas Longhorns.

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