According to On3's Joe Tipton, Freeman is joining the Creighton Bluejays for his final two seasons of eligibility. The 6-foot-10, 245 pound forward led Iowa in scoring (16.7) and rebounding (6.7) per game. Freeman also averaged 1.8 blocks and 1.3 assists per game while shooting 63.8% from the field and 60.0% from the free throw line.

As is often the case in today's era of college sports, this decision led several Hawkeyes to enter the transfer portal. Some players kept the possibility open of returning once the new head coach was announced.