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Donnie Freeman out for season after Achilles injury at St. John's

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 1:04 AM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Donnie Freeman out for season after Achilles injury at St. John's

Summary

St. John's forward Donnie Freeman will miss the entire 2026-27 season after suffering a non-contact torn Achilles during a workout. Head coach Rick Pitino confirmed Freeman underwent successful surgery performed by Dr. Martin O'Malley. Freeman, a former five-star recruit, had previously averaged 16.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per game last season. The Red Storm will need to adjust their lineup, relying on other offseason additions including former Baylor wing Tounde Yessoufou.

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Status Watch

•Donnie Freeman suffered a torn Achilles during a workout.
•Freeman had surgery and will miss the season.
•He averaged 16.5 points and 7.2 rebounds last season.
•The Red Storm will rely on other new players.
•Rick Pitino expressed confidence in Freeman's recovery.

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1:04 AMYahoo Sports — St. John's star transfer addition suffers season-ending injury

What they're saying

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Donnie Freeman was one of the top transfer pickups this offseason in college basketball, but Rick Pitino announced he will miss the entire campaign.
— Yahoo Sports

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