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Syracuse Forward Donnie Freeman Enters Transfer Portal
The 6-foot-9 player led the Orange in scoring this past season.
Apr. 8, 2026 at 4:54pm
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The departure of Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman creates a void in the team's frontcourt that will need to be addressed.Oneida TodayDonnie Freeman, a 6-foot-9 forward for the Syracuse Orange, has entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal after two seasons with the team. Freeman was the leading scorer for the Orange this past season, averaging 16.5 points per game and grabbing 7.2 rebounds per game.
Why it matters
Freeman's decision to enter the transfer portal is a significant loss for the Syracuse basketball program, as he was one of their top players. His departure creates a void in their frontcourt that the team will need to address through recruiting or by developing other players on the roster.
The details
According to a source, Freeman entered the transfer portal on Tuesday. His two seasons at Syracuse were both shortened by injury, but he still managed to emerge as a key contributor for the team. With Freeman leaving, Syracuse will need to find a way to replace his scoring and rebounding production.
- Donnie Freeman entered the NCAA transfer portal on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
The players
Donnie Freeman
A 6-foot-9 forward who led the Syracuse Orange in scoring this past season, averaging 16.5 points per game and 7.2 rebounds per game.
Syracuse Orange
The men's basketball team at Syracuse University, a Division I program that competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
What’s next
Syracuse will need to explore options to replace Donnie Freeman's production, either through recruiting or by developing other players on the roster.
The takeaway
Donnie Freeman's decision to enter the transfer portal is a significant blow to the Syracuse basketball program, as he was one of their top players. The team will need to find a way to fill the void left by his departure in order to remain competitive in the ACC.
