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Former Syracuse guard Kyle Cuffe Jr. is transferring to St. John's, where he will reunite with his father's alma mater and help the program continue its recent streak of 30‑win seasons.
Theo Edema, a 7‑foot four‑star recruit, announced his commitment to St. John's University and will reclassify to the 2026 cycle, sparking excitement across the college basketball landscape.
The Atlantic Coast Conference entered the 2026‑27 offseason as a laboratory for the transfer portal, with four of the league’s seven elite transfer classes originating from within its borders. This analysis maps each team’s biggest gains, most painful losses and the key gaps that remain as the new season approaches.
Former St. John's player Dillon Mitchell played a pivotal role in recruiting forward Donnie Freeman, a high‑profile transfer who is expected to strengthen the team’s interior.
Milan Momcilovic, known for leading the nation in three‑point percentage, is navigating a pivotal decision that could shape his professional trajectory, as coaches and programs jockey for his commitment.
The departure of Donnie Freeman leaves a gap in Syracuse’s frontcourt, prompting coach Gerry McNamara to turn to emerging talent and transfers to rebuild depth at power forward.
St. John's and Syracuse are set to meet at Madison Square Garden this season, renewing a storied Big East rivalry and featuring notable transfers and player narratives.
Syracuse and St. John's will meet at New York’s iconic arena during the 2026‑27 season, reviving a rivalry that last saw the Red Storm win four straight games. The matchup is part of a broader ACC/SEC Challenge that also pits the Orange against Providence, Indiana and an SEC school.
St. John’s University is reshaping its men’s basketball roster with an eye toward seasoned international talent, a move prompted by the NCAA’s recent relaxation of eligibility rules that now permits older, professionally‑exposed players to compete.
The Orange and the Red Storm will meet in a much‑anticipated non‑conference matchup at MSG, marking the 96th chapter of a century‑old rivalry.