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Freeman Out, St. John's Rivalry Shifts | College Basketball News
St. John’s and UConn both landed big-name transfers this offseason—Donnie Freeman and Na’jai Hines—hoped to be game-changers. But a major setback hit St. John’s: Freeman underwent Achilles surgery and will miss the entire season. Coach Rick Pitino praised Freeman’s character and commitment to recovery, but the loss leaves the Red Storm scrambling to replace a key scorer and rebounder who was expected to fill the void left by departed NBA prospect Zuby Ejiofor. With Freeman sidelined, Pitino now turns to international talents like Babacar Sane and Djordjije Jovanovic to carry the load. The…
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