St. John's Pursues Top Transfer Freeman

0:00On April 20th, St. John's basketball is making waves in the transfer portal, chasing one of the top prizes out there, Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman. The 6 foot 9 rising junior from the Bahamas is a 5 star recruit from the class of 2024, and right now, reports say, the red storm, have the momentum with the highest offer on the table. Freeman put up solid numbers in two seasons with the orange 15.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per. Game, shooting nearly 50% from the field, and over 30% from 3. But injuries have slowed him down, including a foot fracture as a freshman that limited him to just 14 games, and a leg issue last year that cost him 9 more. He's got that McDonald's All-American shine and NBA draft buzz thanks to his versatile game. He scores at all three levels, pushes in transition, creates for others, and locks down on defense with his size. Fans see him as a perfect fit to step into the role left by Dylan Mitchell, another big

1:02forward who stuck around for multiple college seasons. Things shifted fast this week. Freeman visited Kentucky last week and even canceled a trip to Yukon, making a commitment to Mark Pope look like a lock. But St. John's jumped in strong, and unless the Wildcats counter-hard, the red storm could seal the deal. Keep an eye on this one, because Rick Patino Squad loves those surprise portograbs, and landing Freeman would give them a real boost heading into. Next season.