Kentucky set to host Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman for a visit
Wildcats target one of the top forwards in the transfer portal as recruiting buzz builds in Lexington.
Mar 10, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Syracuse Orange forward Donnie Freeman (1) with the ball as Southern Methodist University Mustangs guard Boopie Miller (2) defends in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Kentucky Basketball is set to host one of the most sought-after players in the transfer portal this week, as Syracuse transfer forward Donnie Freeman will visit Lexington this week, likely on Tuesday, according to Bleed Blue Network and KSR . Freeman, a 6-foot-9, 205-pound forward, is coming off a highly productive season in which he averaged 16.
5 points, 7. 2 rebounds, and 1. 3 assists per game, while also contributing nearly a steal and a block per contest.
He shot an efficient 47. 4% from the field across 23 games, though his 30. 2% mark from three-point range shows room for growth as a perimeter shooter.
A former 5-star prospect in the class of 2024, Freeman entered college with high expectations and is rated as a four-star transfer, according to 247 Sports. He led Syracuse in both scoring and rebounding, showcasing his ability to impact the game on multiple levels. Freeman was ranked 15th overall in the high school class of 2025 and is now ranked 14th overall in the transfer portal cycle of 2026, according to 247 Sports.