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St. John's University announced that forward Donnie Freeman will miss the entire 2026‑27 campaign after rupturing his Achilles tendon, prompting a roster reshuffle and altering preseason forecasts for the Big East powerhouse.
St. John's University confirmed that forward Donnie Freeman will sit out the 2026‑27 campaign after rupturing his Achilles tendon in an offseason workout. The injury required surgery and raises questions about the team's prospects in the Big East and the NCAA tournament.
UNC is pursuing Oregon’s Wei Lin, a guard who averaged 6.6 points and 1.7 assists last season, to add depth and experience to a roster brimming with NBA talent.
The league's revenue‑sharing model and strategic player moves have positioned the Big East as a top contender in next season's national picture.
Milan Momcilovic, the No. 2 transfer prospect, is set to choose between Kentucky and Louisville, a choice that could reshape the Wildcats' roster and national outlook.
The 6‑foot‑8 forward, a 48.7% three‑point shooter, is the No. 2 player in the 247Sports transfer rankings and is deciding between the Wildcats and the Cardinals, a decision that could reshape both programs ahead of the June 13 international recruiting deadline.
Sports Illustrated’s preseason Top 25 reveals Florida at No. 1, but a wave of transfers and roster changes promises a volatile year across the nation’s elite programs.
A preview of the 2026‑27 season shows Florida at the top, with Duke, Michigan and a host of other programs making notable moves
With the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline passed, a wave of elite talent has chosen to stay in college, reshaping the preseason rankings and setting the stage for a competitive 2026‑27 campaign.
The NBA Draft withdrawal deadline has clarified rosters and reshaped the projected AP Top 25 for men's college basketball, with Florida Gators moving to the top spot after Reuben Chinyelu's return and other notable transfers.
A look at the high‑profile college athletes who have chosen to return to school or enter the 2026 NBA Draft, and how their moves will affect their programs' outlooks.
Baylor’s freshman guard Tounde Yessoufou has pulled his name from the 2026 NBA Draft, pledging to play for Rick Pitino at St. John’s. Meanwhile, Kentucky is emerging as a top contender for the highly rated Milan Momcilovic, a three‑point shooting specialist from Iowa State.
Milan Momcilovic, the No. 2 transfer portal prospect, has decided to withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft, choosing instead to complete his senior year and reshape the upcoming college basketball landscape.
Veteran coach Rick Pitino is reshaping St. John's men's basketball with a ‘PHD’ mentality, blending experienced returnees and fresh European talent to compete at a high level.
After stints at Kansas, Syracuse and Mercer, Cuffe Jr. joins the Red Storm, bringing experience and shooting prowess to a roster bolstered by several newcomers.
Ian Jackson, a key returnee for St. John’s, aims to turn a modest statistical season into a bounce‑back campaign that could reshape the team’s prospects.