Donnie Freeman is Syracuse’s engine, and the Orange look better when he’s running hot
In the 2025-26 season, Donnie Freeman emerged as Syracuse’s go-to forward, averaging 16.5 points and 7.2 rebounds while starting 21 of 23 games, and he lifted his game after returning from a foot injury that cost him nine games. His calling card is efficient scoring from all three levels for a 6-foot-9 forward, plus active rebounding, steals, and rim activity that make him more than a box-score guy. The biggest question for any team? Health and availability—when he’s on the floor, Syracuse’s ceiling jumps.
