Syracuse and St. John’s Set for Historic Showdown at Madison Square Garden
A look at the upcoming November 15, 2026 matchup, the coaches, the lingering series history and the notable former Syracuse players now on St. John's roster.
Aug 13, 2026
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Kentucky Eyes Fifth-Year Transfers to Bolster 2026-27 Roster After Landmark Eligibility Ruling
A recent court decision grants an extra year of eligibility to 2022 high school graduates, reshaping roster strategies as Kentucky pursues key transfers to return to Top 25 contention.
Aug 3, 2026
Theo Edema Set to Bolster St. John’s Men’s Basketball Program
Top-15 recruit Theo Edema will join St. John's for the 2026-27 season, bringing elite size and a developing skill set under coach Rick Pitino.
Jul 28, 2026
Nigerian Prospect Theo Edema Commits to St. John’s Red Storm
Top‑15 center Theo Edema, a 6‑foot‑11 Nigerian with a 7‑foot‑5 wingspan, signs with St. John’s, aiming to contribute off the bench under coach Rick Pitino.
Jul 28, 2026
Five-Star Forward Mason Collins Commits to Syracuse
Mason Collins, a top-ranked prospect from Delaware, has pledged to Syracuse University, joining a lineage of five-star recruits who have left a lasting impact on the program.
Jul 28, 2026
Syracuse Basketball’s Recruiting Struggles: Injuries and Missed Expectations
Over the past ten years, Syracuse’s men’s basketball program has seen several highly ranked recruits underperform due to injuries, cultural mismatches, and the evolving dynamics of the transfer portal.
Jul 27, 2026
ACC’s Recruiting Renaissance: From Boozer to Tatum
A look at the elite recruits who have elevated the Atlantic Coast Conference over the past decade.
Jul 25, 2026
Hungarian Forward Zsombor Maronka Joins St. John’s Men’s Basketball Team
St. John's replaces injured player Donnie Freeman with Hungarian forward Zsombor Maronka, a six‑year European veteran who brings shooting, mobility and a reunion with teammate Ruben Prey.
Jul 24, 2026
St. John’s Secures Hungarian Forward Zsombor Maronka Ahead of Big East Push
St. John's University has added Hungarian power forward Zsombor Maronka to its roster, bolstering depth and international flair as the team eyes another Big East championship.
Jul 24, 2026
Hungarian Forward Zsombor Maronka Bolsters St. John’s Roster
St. John’s has completed its offseason roster by adding Hungarian forward Zsombor Maronka, a 6‑foot‑10 player with Bundesliga and EuroCup experience, to fill the void left by Donnie Freeman’s season‑ending injury.
Jul 24, 2026
St. John’s Adds Hungarian Forward Zsombor Maronka to Roster
St. John's University announced the addition of Hungarian forward Zsombor Maronka, who brings Bundesliga experience and national team credentials after Donnie Freeman's season‑ending injury.
Jul 23, 2026
St. John’s Basketball Eyes Elite Eight as Pitino Leads Revamped Roster
St. John’s University is gearing up for another deep postseason run, bolstered by a mix of seasoned holdovers and new global recruits under head coach Rick Pitino.
Jul 23, 2026
St. John’s Basketball Faces Setback After Freeman’s Injury
Following Donnie Freeman's torn Achilles, St. John's relies on international talent and emerging prospects to maintain competitiveness.
Jul 8, 2026
Iowa State Cyclones Rise in Rankings Ahead of New Season
The Iowa State Cyclones are generating buzz as they climb to the 12th spot in the latest college basketball power rankings, positioning themselves as a serious threat for the upcoming season.
Jul 6, 2026
Iowa State Cyclones Eye Strong Season Despite Roster Changes
With key departures and fresh talent, Iowa State aims to build on last season’s Sweet 16 run and contend in the Big 12.
Jul 6, 2026
Former Syracuse Transfer Donnie Freeman sidelined for 2026‑27 season amid injury concerns
Despite criticism, the emphasis remains on Freeman's rehabilitation rather than celebrating Kentucky's choice.
Jul 5, 2026
Syracuse Basketball Braces for Daunting 2026‑27 Schedule with New Coach Gerry McNamara
Syracuse University’s men’s basketball team will confront a slate of ranked opponents in the 2026‑27 season, guided by new head coach Gerry McNamara. The schedule pits the Orange against traditional powerhouses such as Duke, Virginia and North Carolina, while preseason analysts place the team outside the top‑25 in most polls.
Jul 4, 2026
Kentucky Basketball Poised for a Turnaround Ahead of New Season
Kentucky's program, once a top‑10 contender, now sits just outside the top 15, but new additions and updated rankings suggest a potential resurgence.
Jul 4, 2026
Kentucky Basketball Poised for a Resurgence Amid Preseason Uncertainty
A look at how injuries, fresh transfers and high expectations are shaping Kentucky’s early season outlook.
Jul 4, 2026
Donnie Freeman’s Season-Ending Injury Shakes Up Early Top 25 Rankings
St. John's forward Donnie Freeman will miss the remainder of the season after doctors confirmed a torn Achilles that required surgery, prompting a reshuffle of the early Top 25 college basketball rankings and highlighting the impact of transfers across the nation.
Jul 3, 2026
Donnie Freeman’s Season‑Ending Injury Sends St. John’s tumbling in CBS Sports Top 25
St. John's forward Donnie Freeman will miss the remainder of the season after surgery for a torn Achilles, a blow that drops the Red Storm to No. 17 in the latest CBS Sports Top 25 and prompts a cascade of movement among the nation's elite programs.
Jul 3, 2026
Donnie Freeman’s Season‑Ending Injury Shakes Up Early Top 25 Rankings
The injury to forward Donnie Freeman forces St. John's to tumble in the latest CBS Sports Top 25, while programs such as Florida, Duke, Illinois and UConn hold their spots amid a flurry of portal movement.
Jul 3, 2026
Donnie Freeman out for 2026‑27 season after Achilles injury
St. John's announced that forward Donnie Freeman will sit out the upcoming season after rupturing his right Achilles tendon during a workout.
Jul 2, 2026
Donnie Freeman sidelined for 2026‑27 season with Achilles injury
St. John's forward Donnie Freeman will miss the entire 2026‑27 season after sustaining an Achilles injury. The transfer from Syracuse was expected to be a cornerstone for a Red Storm squad coming off consecutive conference championships and a Sweet 16 run.
Jul 2, 2026