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Freeman Out, Who Steps Up? | St. Johns Red Storm Basketball News

St. John’s basketball takes a major hit as key transfer Donnie Freeman undergoes surgery for a torn Achilles, forcing Coach Pitino to reshuffle his roster. With Freeman sidelined, guards Ian Jackson, Quinn Ellis, and Tounde Yessoufou must shoulder even greater responsibilities. Babacar Sane, recently averaging 13 points and 5 rebounds for Senegal, could slide into Freeman’s starting role, bringing elite athleticism. Veteran Djordje Jovanovic, who lit up a FIBA qualifier with 12 points and 4 rebounds, is poised to make an impact off the bench with his shooting and defense. Meanwhile, Ruben…

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