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College hoops writer at syracuse.com and the Post-Standard. Past-President of US Basketball Writers Assn. UNC grad. Lucky husband. Proud father of 2.
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Former Syracuse player Donnie Freeman will miss 2026-27 season at St. John’s due to Achilles injury

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By Mike Waters Verified
| Syracuse.com Verified
Syracuse, N.Y. ― Former Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman, who transferred to St. John’s after two years with the Orange, will miss the 2026-27 season after suffering an Achilles injury, according to St. John’s coach Rick Pitino. Freeman has already undergone surgery for the injury, Pitino said in a post on X. “Donnie Freeman had successful Achilles tendon surgery performed by Dr Martin O’Malley,” Pitino said in a text. “Donnie had a non contact injury in a workout and will miss the season.
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Top 50 basketball recruit schedules official visit to Syracuse

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By Mike Waters Verified
| Syracuse.com Verified
Syracuse, N.Y. ― J’Lon Lyons, a highly-rated recruit in the 2027 class, has scheduled an official visit to Syracuse, according to Sam Kayser of LeagueReady. Lyons, a 6-foot point guard, received a scholarship offer from Syracuse a year ago. Gerry McNamara, who was introduced as Syracuse’s new head coach in late March, has continued the Orange’s interest in the Top 50 prospect.
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Syracuse basketball’s Summer Slam turning into an Orange reunion

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By Mike Waters Verified
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Syracuse, N.Y. ― The second annual Summer Slam, an event designed to support the Syracuse University basketball program, will take on a nostalgic flair this year. The event’s program already featured an on-court conversation with Syracuse coach Gerry McNamara and Orange legend Carmelo Anthony. As freshmen, Anthony and McNamara helped lead Syracuse to the 2003 NCAA championship.
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