Freeman, Graves, and Dix join Creighton Men
Owen Freeman Joins Creighton Men's Basketball Program
OMAHA, Neb. -- Former Iowa standout Owen Freeman, the 2023-24 Big Ten Freshman of the Year, has signed to play with Creighton Men's Basketball. Freeman is a 6-foot-10 forward who has two years of eligibility remaining.
The Moline, Ill., native averaged 16.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game in 19 starts last season for the Hawkeyes but missed the final two months due to injury. He shot 63.8 percent from the field and blocked 35 shots.
Freeman's first campaign in Iowa City saw him earn Honorable Mention All-Big Ten accolades, in addition to being named Big Ten Freshman of the Year by the media and Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Year by the league's coaches. The nine-time Big Ten Freshman of the Week was named Iowa's Newcomer of the Year and co-recipient of the team's Top Rebounder Award as he averaged 10.6 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. His 225 rebounds and 61 blocks set Iowa freshman records.
"We are thrilled to add Owen to our program," said head coach Greg McDermott. "He is proven scorer at the high major level and is only scratching the surface in terms of his potential. Our offense will allow his versatility to be on full display. We can't wait to have him in a Bluejay uniform."
Creighton finished its 2024-25 season with a 25-11 record and are one of four teams nationally to win an NCAA Tournament game each of the past five seasons.
Nik Graves Signs With Creighton Men's Basketball
OMAHA, Neb. -- Nik Graves, a high-scoring guard from Charlotte, has signed to play his final season of college basketball with Creighton University in 2025-26.
Graves averaged 17.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game for the 49ers this past season, when he had 12 games of 20 or more points and twice scored 30 or more. He shot 77.3 percent at the free-throw line, where he ranked 15th nationally with 233 attempts.
Graves has shown steady improvement throughout his career, averaging 1.6 points per game for the 2022-23 College Basketball Invitational champion 49ers before scoring 10.4 points per game as a sophomore.
Originally from Durham, N.C., the 6-foot-3, 195-pound guard owns 925 career points, 245 rebounds and 193 assists in 85 career games. The two-year starter has also connected on 33.0 percent of his 273 career three-point attempts.
"We were very impressed with Nik's ability to create for himself and for his teammates," said head coach Greg McDermott. "His ability to attack in transition and create off the dribble is a perfect fit in our up-tempo offense. He also possesses the leadership qualities that are vital for the point guard position. We can't wait for Nik to be a Bluejay!"
Graves is the second player to sign with Creighton today, joining Iowa transfer Owen Freeman.
Creighton finished its 2024-25 season with a 25-11 record and are one of four teams nationally to win an NCAA Tournament game each of the past five seasons.
Josh Dix Returns Home; Transfers Into Creighton Men's Basketball Program
OMAHA, Neb. -- The Creighton men's basketball team made its third major splash in the transfer portal this week, adding Iowa transfer Josh Dix on Saturday. A 6-foot-6 guard, Dix hails from the Omaha suburb of Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Dix averaged 14.4 points per game last season while starting all 32 appearances. He made 65 three-pointers, connecting at a 42.2 percent clip, and also boasted an impressive 89/27 assist/turnover ratio. Dix shot 50.7 percent from the field, ranking seventh in the Big Ten and tops among all guards.
"I am thrilled that Josh is coming home to be a Bluejay,!" said Creighton head coach Greg McDermott. "His ability to play on or off the ball is exactly the versatility we were in search of. His tireless work ethic will enhance our culture from the time he arrives on campus. I can't wait to coach him!"
In 2023-24 Dix garnered Honorable Mention All-Big Ten acclaim by the media after averaging 8.9 points per game and shooting 42.1 percent from deep. That sophomore season also saw him win the team's Most Improved Award and be a co-recipient of the Best Defensive Player and Kenny Arnold Hawkeye Spirit Awards, in addition to being an Academic All-Big Ten choice.
Dix owns 826 points, 200 rebounds and 176 assists against just 62 turnovers in 97 career games, which includes 52 starts. He has made 51.4 percent of his field goal attempts, including 41.9 percent marksmanship from three-point range and 79.8 percent of his free throws. He will have one season of eligibility remaining.
As a prep, Dix was a three-year captain and three-time all-conference pick at Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs. He averaged 20.0 points, 7.8 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game as a senior. As a junior, Dix was named First Team All-State and City Player of the Year after contributing 19.4 points and 7.2 rebounds per game.
Dix is the third player to sign with Creighton this week, joining Charlotte transfer Nik Graves and Dix's teammate the past two seasons at Iowa, Owen Freeman.
Creighton finished its 2024-25 season with a 25-11 record and are one of four teams nationally to win an NCAA Tournament game each of the past five seasons.