Syracuse University basketball standout Donnie Freeman revealed on Tuesday that he will be transferring from the program following his second year with the Orange.
In a social media announcement on Instagram, Freeman expressed gratitude for his time at the university. “Syracuse gave me a place to grow, compete and be challenged,” Freeman wrote. “They welcomed me with open arms from day one and never stopped supporting and believing me through both the highs and the tough moments. I’m thankful for everyone I’ve met during my time at Syracuse, the coaches, my teammates and the staff, for helping shape me into who I am today.”
During the 2025-26 season, Freeman led Syracuse in both scoring and rebounding, posting 16.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per contest. However, a lower-body injury sidelined him for nine games, limiting his appearances to just 23 total games with 21 starts.
Over his two-year tenure with the Orange, Freeman compiled impressive statistics across 37 games, contributing 15.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game while shooting a solid 55.9% on two-point attempts.
The departure comes as Syracuse undergoes significant changes, with Gerry McNamara taking over as head coach after Adrian Autry’s recent firing. Freeman joins five other players who have entered the transfer portal, including starting guard Naithan George and reserve player Tyler Betsey.
