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Freeman Out Forever St. John's Struggles | St. Johns Red Storm Basketball News

St. John’s basketball just took a major hit as Donnie Freeman, their key transfer forward, is out for the entire 2026-27 season after rupturing his Achilles tendon during a non-contact workout. Averaging over 16 points and 7 rebounds last season, Freeman was poised to fill a critical gap—and now, players like Babacar Sane and Djordije Jovanovic must step up big. With the team already preparing for workouts and aiming for another Big East title, this injury significantly complicates their championship hopes. Coach Pitino remains optimistic about Freeman’s recovery, but the roster shakeup is…

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