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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.
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.
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.
With the NBA draft deadline passed, the 2026‑27 men’s college basketball season is taking shape. Here’s a look at the teams that cracked the top ten, the key players to watch and the storylines that could define the year.
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.
Freshman guard Nigel James has exceeded expectations in the 2025‑26 season, delivering a 31‑point game, a freshman field‑goal record and the Big East Freshman of the Year award, while teammates and coaches highlight his impact on Marquette’s campaign.
From bench player to starter, Royce Parham’s statistical leap and clutch performances have propelled Marquette in the conference race.
St. John's has risen to No. 16 in the 2026‑27 CBS Sports Preseason Top 25 And 1 rankings after securing a commitment from four‑star forward Theo Edema, while Coach Rick Pitino looks to bolster the roster with two additional transfers.