HEATING UP: Syracuse Basketball DESPERATELY Needs Owen Freeman as Competition Intensifies

HEATING UP: Syracuse Basketball DESPERATELY Needs Owen Freeman as Competition Intensifies

From Locked On Syracuse - Daily Podcast On Syracuse Orange Football & Basketball by Locked On Podcast Network, Jackson Holzer

April 17, 2026 · 26 min · Episode 1845

About this episode

Jackson Holzer discusses Syracuse basketball's critical offseason and the importance of recruiting Owen Freeman amidst growing competition.

Syracuse Orange face a pivotal offseason as the race for former Creighton and Iowa big man Owen Freeman intensifies. With major competition from Auburn and Saint Louis, Syracuse may be betting its front court future on landing Freeman—raising the stakes for next season’s lineup. Who can the Orange realistically pursue if Freeman slips away, and is Boise State’s Drew Fielder the only viable Plan B? Jackson Holzer breaks down Syracuse basketball’s transfer portal strategy, evaluating alternatives like Christ essandoko and Papa Amadou Kante and their fit in the ACC. The discussion also examines Nate Kings’ portal entry and what it means for the team’s guard rotation after additions like Gavin Doty and Aiden Tobiason. Can Syracuse fill its starting center spot with proven talent, or is it Owen Freeman or bust for the Orange’s postseason hopes?

People in this episode

Host: Jackson Holzer

Topics covered

  • Syracuse basketball
  • transfer portal
  • Owen Freeman
  • recruitment
  • front court strategy
  • guard rotation

Keywords

  • Syracuse Orange
  • Owen Freeman
  • transfer portal
  • basketball recruitment
  • ACC
  • Drew Fielder
  • Nate Kings

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Organizations: Creighton, Iowa, Auburn, Saint Louis

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