Rick Pitino, American basketball coach, leads St. John’s University’s men’s program and has a history of high-profile college and pro club roles.
St. John’s has learned that Donnie Freeman has suffered an Achilles injury and will miss the 2026-27 season after surgery. The transfer from Syracuse was expected to anchor the Red Storm frontcourt, but Coach Rick Pitino says Freeman is out for the year. The team will need others to step up as they rebuild from a strong 2025-26 run.