Donnie Freeman suffers Achilles tear, out for St. John's season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 10:52 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Donnie Freeman, a transfer from Syracuse, has suffered a torn Achilles and will miss the entire 2026-27 season with St. John’s. The injury poses a significant setback for Freeman, who was expected to contribute to the team during his first year. The program will need to adapt to his absence as it prepares for the upcoming season.
- •Donnie Freeman transferred from Syracuse to St. John's this year.
- •The injury occurred in July 2026.
- •Freeman will miss the entire 2026-27 season.
- •St. John's must adjust to his absence for the upcoming season.
- 3:34 PMYahoo Sports — St. John’s forward Donnie Freeman to miss next season following surgery on Achilles tendon
- 3:16 AMYahoo Sports — St. John's forward Donnie Freeman to miss next season following surgery on Achilles tendon
- 11:16 PMESPN NCAAM — Transfer Freeman tears Achilles, out for St. John's
"St. John's forward Donnie Freeman will miss next season with an Achilles injury after getting hurt during a workout this week. It's a significant blow to the Red Storm, who landed Freeman in the transfer portal from Syracuse this offseason and were expecting him to be a top player on the 2026-27 team. The rising junior was injured Monday and had surgery on his right Achilles tendon, the school announced Wednesday night.
"It’s a significant blow to the Red Storm, who landed Donnie Freeman in the transfer portal from Syracuse this offseason and were expecting him to be a top player on the team.
"Donnie Freeman, who transferred from Syracuse to St. John's, will miss the 2026-27 season after tearing his Achilles.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 3:34 PMSt. John’s forward Donnie Freeman to miss next season following surgery on Achilles tendon
It’s a significant blow to the Red Storm, who landed Donnie Freeman in the transfer portal from Syracuse this offseason and were expecting him to be a top player on the team.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 3:16 AMSt. John's forward Donnie Freeman to miss next season following surgery on Achilles tendon
St. John's forward Donnie Freeman will miss next season with an Achilles injury after getting hurt during a workout this week. It's a significant blow to the Red Storm, who landed Freeman in the transfer portal from Syracuse this offseason and were expecting him to be a top player on the 2026-27 team. The rising junior was injured Monday and had surgery on his right Achilles tendon, the school announced Wednesday night.
- ESPN NCAAMJul 1, 2026, 11:16 PMTransfer Freeman tears Achilles, out for St. John's
Donnie Freeman, who transferred from Syracuse to St. John's, will miss the 2026-27 season after tearing his Achilles.
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