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Troy transfer forward Thomas Dowd commits to Auburn
TL;DR
Thomas Dowd, a former Troy forward, has committed to Auburn after entering the NCAA Transfer Portal. He has one season of eligibility left and was an All-Sun Belt First Team Selection last season.
Key points
- Thomas Dowd committed to Auburn via the NCAA Transfer Portal
- He averaged 14.4 points and 10.1 rebounds at Troy
- Dowd was named an All-Sun Belt First Team Selection
- He has one season of eligibility remaining
- Dowd started in 83 of 99 appearances at Troy
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Thomas Dowd (Photo by Troy Athletics)
Former Troy forward Thomas Dowd has committed to Auburn via the NCAA Transfer Portal. He has one season of eligibility remaining.
Dowd started in all but one of his 34 appearances for Troy this past season. He averaged 14.4 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 36.0 minutes per game. The 6-foot-8 forward shot 44.1% from the field 33.3% from beyond the arc.
For his efforts, he was named an All-Sun Belt First Team Selection. In total, Dowd amassed 99 appearances and 83 starts over the course of three seasons at Troy.
Thomas Dowd played high school basketball at Dothan (AL), where he was an unranked prospect in the 2023 recruiting cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Rankings. However, at the time of his commitment to Auburn, Dowd was the No. 21 small forward in On3’s 2026 Transfer Portal Player Rankings.
Dowd is the second transfer who has committed to Auburn this offseason. He joins former Santa Clara center Bukky Oboye.
This past season was Steven Pearl‘s first as Auburn’s head coach. He was promoted and signed a five-year contract after his father, Bruce Pearl, unexpectedly retired only weeks before the Tigers’ season began.
Q&A
What were Thomas Dowd's stats at Troy before transferring?
Thomas Dowd averaged 14.4 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 36.0 minutes per game during his last season at Troy.
Why did Thomas Dowd transfer to Auburn?
Thomas Dowd transferred to Auburn to continue his college basketball career after a successful stint at Troy, where he was recognized as an All-Sun Belt First Team Selection.
How many seasons of eligibility does Thomas Dowd have left?
Thomas Dowd has one season of eligibility remaining after transferring to Auburn.
