Kentucky is poised to land either Donnie Freeman or Sebastian Rancik this weekend, per report
Kentucky is nearing a key frontcourt addition as Donnie Freeman and Sebastian Rancik emerge as top options.
CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 10: Syracuse Orange forward Donnie Freeman (1) during the ACC Men's basketball tournament between the Syracuse Orange and the SMU Mustangs on March 10, 2026 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N. C. (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Kentucky Basketball could be closing in on a major addition to its frontcourt, according to KSR’s Matt Jones.
Jones posted on Twitter that “Kentucky will have (absent a major change) either Freeman or Rancik by tomorrow,” while also noting the Wildcats still need to add another shooter and another big to round out the roster. One of the top targets is Donnie Freeman, a 6-foot-9, 205-pound sophomore forward transferring from Syracuse. Freeman arrived in Lexington on Tuesday night and began his visit on Wednesday before leaving without a commitment.
While there was concern he could land at UConn, that visit has since been canceled, leaving Kentucky and St. John’s as the top teams. Freeman averaged 16.
5 points, 7. 2 rebounds, and 1. 3 assists per game last season, while adding nearly a block and a steal per contest.