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Donnie Freeman undergoes Achilles surgery, out for 2026-27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 11:30 PM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Donnie Freeman undergoes Achilles surgery, out for 2026-27 season
Summary

Donnie Freeman, a forward who transferred from Syracuse to St. John's, will miss the entire 2026-27 season following successful Achilles surgery. Freeman sustained a non-contact injury during a workout. St. John's coach Rick Pitino stated that they expect him to make a full recovery. Freeman was anticipated to play a significant role as a starter for St. John's after being heavily pursued by Kentucky during the transfer process. The Wildcats may have avoided a setback by not securing his commitment given the injury.

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  • •Freeman had surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon.
  • •He will miss the entire 2026-27 season.
  • •He sustained the injury during a workout.
  • •Freeman was expected to be a starter for St. John's.
  • •Mark Pope and Kentucky were considering him during the transfer process.
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  • 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — A Kentucky transfer portal miss won't play in the 2026-27 season
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The Kentucky Wildcats tried to recruit forward Donnie Freeman from the transfer portal, but may have dodged a bullet when he went to St. John's.

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