Elyjah Freeman makes bold proclamation in two advantages Auburn has against Purdue

The sophomore believes the Tigers can take advantage of Purdue's big guys in transition.

Auburn Tigers guard Elyjah Freeman (6) dunks the ball as Auburn Tigers take on NC State Wolfpack at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. Auburn Tigers lead NC State Wolfpack 41-35 at halftime. | Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesMaybe it’s youthful exuberance – he is only a sophomore, after all – or maybe it is deep confidence in his team, but Elyjah Freeman thinks Auburn has one advantage against Purdue in the top-25 matchup between the two on Saturday in Indianapolis.

“I'd say it's just running the floor,” he said on Thursday. “Their bigs are pretty slow.…