Donnie Freeman - College Basketball News & Rumors

Donnie Freeman's injury hurts, but St. John's has replacement options Adversity has come very early for St. John’s — several months before the Johnnies’ first game of the 2026-27 season.

JULY 2 • NYPOST.COM

Former Syracuse basketball player Donnie Freeman to miss upcoming season after suffering Achilles injury Freeman transferred to St, John's on April 20, after also being injured and missing action in both seasons he played at SU.

JULY 1 • SI.COM

Suffers Achilles injury Freeman suffered a non-contact Achilles injury in an offseason workout and will now miss the entire 2026-27 season after undergoing surgery, per Rick Pitino's official "X" page.

Impact Freeman was a big offseason get for the Johnnies after coming over from Syracuse. The 6-9 transfer averaged 16.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per game after making 21 starts this past season. Freeman will now shift focus to recovering in time for the 2027-28 campaign.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Exclusive | Donnie Freeman tells The Post how Rick Pitino changed his St. John's transfer fate A week ago, Donnie Freeman was close to making his choice. Then St. John’s and Rick Pitino got involved.

APRIL 21 • NYPOST.COM

Donnie Freeman gives Rick Pitino a modern frontcourt weapon Donnie Freeman gives St. John’s elite upside in the transfer portal. Here is how his skill set, risk factors, and fit under Rick Pitino coul...

APRIL 21 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Why Mark Pope losing Donnie Freeman represents a much bigger issue for Kentucky Basketball Donnie Freeman chose Rick Pitino and St. John’s over Kentucky. The missed commitment is not a talent loss, but it exposes a major flaw in Ma...

APRIL 21 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Mark Pope and Kentucky Basketball fumbled badly with Sebastian Rancik and Donnie Freeman With two major frontcourt targets off the board, Kentucky shifts focus to remaining portal and NBA Draft options.

APRIL 21 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

This quote on Donnie Freeman's decision to pick St. John's will frustrate Kentucky fans For the last few days, Mark Pope and the Kentucky coaching staff have been in a really good spot for Syracuse transfer forward Donnie Freema...

APRIL 21 • SI.COM

Kentucky target Donnie Freeman has committed elsewhere After an eventful weekend regarding Kentucky and Donnie Freeman, the forward has officially chose to go play for Rick Pitino and St. John's....

APRIL 21 • SI.COM

Kentucky has a $3 million battle on its hands for Donnie Freeman with St. John's | Sporting News This could be trouble for the Wildcats.

APRIL 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Committing to St. John's Freeman has committed to St. John's, according to Dushawn London of 247Sports.com.

Impact Freeman was one of the best players available in the portal, and while he was linked with a commitment to Kentucky, he ended up joining St. John's to play for head coach Rick Pitino. Freeman had an excellent season with Syracuse in 2025-26, averaging 16.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. He should be a first-day starter for St. John's,

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky Wildcats News: Donnie Freeman vs. Sebastian Rancik Decision Time Will one of these two announce a UK commitment today?

APRIL 19 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman decision is good news for Kentucky, bad for UConn and uncertain for Alabama | Sporting News Could the Wildcats be closing in?

APRIL 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Donnie Freeman cancels UConn visit, and one reporter makes prediction for Kentucky to land him Is good news coming soon for Kentucky Basketball?

APRIL 17 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Kentucky Wildcats News: Donnie Freeman and Alex Wilkins Watch Will Kentucky land these big-time recruits?

APRIL 16 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Kentucky is turning up the pressure with this talented transfer guard At this point, BBN knows all about Kentucky's most prioritized targets, as Zoom Diallo, Rob Wright, Donnie Freeman, Jalen Cox, all have or a...

APRIL 13 • SI.COM

Donnie Freeman transfer news is bummer for Syracuse, Gerry McNamara | Sporting News He was SU's highest-rated recruit since Carmelo Anthony.

APRIL 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kansas' Bidunga, Wake Forest's Harris, Saint Mary's Murauskas among players entering men's portal

Kansas big man Flory Bidunga, Wake Forest’s Juke Harris and Saint Mary’s Paulius Murauskas are among the parade of players entering the transfer portal on the first of 15 days Divi...

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Leaving Orange Freeman will enter the transfer portal, per Jeff Borzello of ESPN.com.

Impact Freeman had two strong years at Syracuse but was especially dynamic as a sophomore, averaging 16.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 23 games with 21 starts. The 6-foot-9 forward won't stay with the Orange through the coaching change to Gerry McNamara, and will now look for a new home with two years of eligibility remaining.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Syracuse fires coach Adrian Autry following 3 unsuccessful seasons in post-Jim Boeheim era

Adrian Autry has been fired as head basketball coach at Syracuse after three largely unsuccessful seasons

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

SMU plays Syracuse in ACC Tournament

The SMU Mustangs play in the ACC Tournament against the Syracuse Orange

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Big double-double in season finale Freeman recorded 18 points (5-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 8-9 FT), 13 rebounds and one assist over 43 minutes during Saturday's 71-69 OT loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact Freeman didn't have his best shooting performance, but even though Syracuse lost Saturday, Freeman still posted an impressive fantasy performance. The forward should be a go-to option on offense for the Orange when they open the ACC Tournament against SMU on Tuesday.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pitt extends its season with a 71-69 overtime win against Syracuse

Pittsburgh beats Syracuse 71 to 69 in overtime and grabs the final spot in the ACC Tournament

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Syracuse hosts Dunning and Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh visits the Syracuse Orange after Barry Dunning Jr. scored 26 points in the Panthers' 75-74 loss to the Florida State Seminoles

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Dunning leads Pittsburgh against Syracuse after 26-point game

Pittsburgh takes on the Syracuse Orange after Barry Dunning Jr. scored 26 points in the Panthers' 75-74 loss to the Florida State Seminoles

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

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