Auburn Lands Transfer Star Thomas Dowd

0:00On April 20th, Auburn Tigers just snagged a big win in the transfer portal, landing forward Thomas Dow from Troy. The Dothan Alabama native committed via social media, becoming the third front court edition this off-season, Dowd balled out over three seasons with the Trojans, helping them hit back-to-back NCAA tournaments. As a junior, he dropped 14.4 points, grabbed 10.1 rebounds, and dished 2.1 assists per game, earning all-sun belt. Last season alone, he nashed 18 double doubles, shooting 44.1 percent from the field, 33.3 from deep, and 80 percent at the line. Career-wise, he's played 99 games with 83 starts, getting better every year. These moves feel huge gaps left by departing starters, Keeshawn Hall, Keeshawn Murphy, and Sebastian Williams-Adams. Fans are buzzing about the front court rebuild, seeing it as a smart play to stay competitive in the SEC.

1:00Dowd's double-double machine rep has everyone hyped for his senior step-up. Dowd ranks as the 82 best player overall in 19th power forward in the portal per 247 sports. He joined Center Bucky Oldboy A from Santa Clara and forward Owen Freeman from Creighton, plus freshman center, Narcissi and Goy, straight from France. With this revamped front court, Auburn's looking stacked and ready to run the paint, keeping their eyes on that championship chase.