Tennessee freshman forward will seek a transfer after meeting with new Vols coach Rick Barnes on Thursday, a program source confirmed to GoVols247.

A 6-foot-11, 205-pound Baltimore-area native, Owens played in 28 games as a true freshman for the Vols, starting five times. He averaged 1.2 points and 1.1 rebounds per game and played 7.6 minutes per game.

Owens collected a career-high seven points and three rebounds in Tennessee's final game, a quarterfinal loss to Arkansas in the SEC Tournament.

ESPN's Jeff Borzello tweeted that Owens will visit St. John's, a program closer to his hometown.

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