Top-10 transfer Donnie Freeman draws interest from Kentucky Basketball

The 6-9 forward from Syracuse is one of the best players in the transfer portal.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:56pm

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The Kentucky Wildcats are set to be in the mix for Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman, who officially entered the transfer portal on Tuesday. Freeman, a 6-9, 205-pound big man out of Washington, D.C., averaged 16.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 0.9 blocks this past season for the Orange. He is ranked 10th overall in the transfer portal by USA Today.

Why it matters

Kentucky is looking to add frontcourt players who can stretch the floor and knock down 3-pointers, which was an area of weakness for the Wildcats this past season. Freeman's ability to shoot 30.2% from 3-point range on 3.7 attempts per game makes him an attractive target for Kentucky as they look to bolster their roster for the 2026-27 season.

The details

Freeman has two seasons of eligibility remaining and will be a major pickup for whichever program lands his services. Kentucky is among the schools showing interest in the talented forward, who could provide the outside shooting presence the Wildcats need in the frontcourt.

  • Donnie Freeman officially entered the transfer portal on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
  • Freeman averaged his stats during the 2025-26 college basketball season.

The players

Donnie Freeman

A 6-9, 205-pound forward who played the last two seasons at Syracuse University.

Malachi Moreno

A Kentucky Wildcats player who attempted just three 3-pointers all season, highlighting the team's need for more frontcourt shooting.

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What’s next

Freeman will continue to evaluate his options and decide which program to join for the 2026-27 season. Kentucky will likely make a strong push to add the talented forward to their roster.

The takeaway

Kentucky's interest in Donnie Freeman highlights their need to add more frontcourt shooting and scoring to their roster. Landing a top-10 transfer like Freeman could be a major boost for the Wildcats as they look to improve their 3-point shooting and interior presence for the upcoming season.