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Owen Freeman cites Matt Gatens, Auburn’s winning culture in finding fresh start
- Freeman commits to Auburn after a deliberate transfer process, seeking a winning culture and fit.
- Gatens, who coached Freeman at Iowa, contacted him the first day he entered the portal and helped set up a staff Zoom.
- Freeman valued Auburn’s culture and winning expectation over other options during the transfer process.
- Freeman detailed the injuries that affected his placement at Creighton and how moving forward motivates him.
- Freeman believes Auburn offers the right setup, players, and coaching staff to win and develop.
- Freeman aims to impact Auburn immediately as he pursues a return to consistent winning.
- Freeman discussed his return from a finger injury and a season-ending surgery during his Iowa tenure.
- Freeman notes his journey through the transfer process last year vs. this year to ensure the right fit.
- The decision was influenced by Auburn’s people, culture, and a shared belief in winning.
- Freeman highlighted the impact of sharing a visit moment with Gatens’ family during recruitment.
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