Iowa forward Owen Freeman has been named the Big Ten Freshman-of-the Year. The native Moline, Illinois, is averaging better than 10 and-a-half-points and six and-a-half rebounds for an Iowa team that takes an 18-13 record into this week’s Big Ten Tournament in the Twin Cities.
Freeman says his confidence grew during this season and hopes to take his game to another level next season.
Freeman says his faith has been a big part of his success on the court.
Iowa coach Fran McCaffery was not surprised Freeman had immediate success.
McCaffery says Freeman had no trouble adapting to the college game.
