St. John’s forward Donnie Freeman will miss the 2026-27 season after undergoing surgery for a right Achilles tendon injury. Multiple outlets report that Freeman was hurt during a workout earlier in the week and that the injury occurred on Monday. The school announces the surgery Wednesday night, confirming he will not play next season.
Freeman arrives at St. John’s via the NCAA transfer portal from Syracuse this offseason. Sources say St. John’s expected him to be a major contributor for the upcoming team after his move from Syracuse. One report notes he joined St. John’s on April 20. Additional context from coverage includes Freeman’s recent production at Syracuse, where he averaged 16.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per game while shooting 47.4% from the field last season.
The reports also state that Freeman has previously missed time at Syracuse due to injury, including not playing in both of the seasons he appeared there.
