Steven Pearl’s staff is busy in the transfer portal. Hours after adding Owen Freeman from Creighton, Auburn landed a commitment from an All-Sun Belt forward.
After 3 seasons at Troy, Thomas Dowd is continuing his career on The Plains, he announced Monday.
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Entering his senior season, Dowd brings plenty of experience to Auburn. The Dothan (Alabama) High School product has played in 99 career games, making 83 starts.
Dowd posted the best numbers of his career this past season. Starting 33-of-34 games, Dowd averaged 14.4 points and 10.1 rebounds over 36 minutes per game, all career highs.
Jeff Goodman of the Field of 68 shared a scouting report that’s sure to excite AU hoops fans. Dowd is decscribed as a good shooter who is elite above the rim and as a rebounder. With Pearl’s staff, he’ll look to work on post moves, passing and guarding on the perimeter.
Scouting report on Auburn-bound Thomas Dowd from a coach:
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) April 20, 2026
Strengths: “Best player in the league by far, elite above the rim athlete. Plays wing spot, small ball four. Defends, can switch. High level in transition. Good shooter. 3 level scorer, finisher. Elite rebounder,… https://t.co/zfhu383UwP
Pearl is entering his second season as Auburn’s head coach. The Tigers missed the NCAA Tournament but won the NIT.
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