Class of 2026 2025-26 Portal

[pearl31]

just gotta love the ai paste

 

[Starman]

just gotta love the ai paste

There's gotta be a paste eater joke in there somewhere.

 

[orangemass]

Spending 3 or 4 million on Donnie would be foolish. Better spent on hookers and blow

 

[Orangezoo]

Was at Bryant before VCU just as Daly was. Bottom of the roster kind of addition though if there was some coincidence. Doubtful and probably stepping back down.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

Donnie Freeman
and Sadiq White are both key forwards for Syracuse, with Freeman acting as a top scorer (averaging over 20 PPG) and rebounder, while White provides high-energy defense and solid scoring off the bench or as a temporary starter. Freeman boasts elite efficiency and scoring, often leading the team's offense.
Syracuse.com +5
Donnie Freeman Stats (Sophomore) - 2025-26 Season

• Scoring: 20+ PPG, including 28 points vs Wake Forest and 22 in an exhibition vs Pace.
• Rebounding: ~7 RPG.
• Efficiency: 54% FG & 38% 3PT.
• Per-40 Minutes: 27.3 points per game.
• Impact: Considered a 2026 NBA Draft prospect with high-level 3-level scoring and playmaking.
  ESPN +3

Sadiq White Jr. Stats (Freshman) - 2025-26 Season

• Scoring: Averaged 12 points as a starter during Freeman's absence against Iowa State and Tennessee.
• Rebounding: 6 RPG (in expanded role).
• Shooting: 10-of-17 in key games (58.8% FG).
• Defense: Known for high-energy defense, adding 3 steals in key minutes and increasing output when starting.
• Recent Production: Had 12 points against Wake Forest.
  ESPN +2

Key Comparison (2025-26 Season)

• Role: Freeman is the primary scoring forward (3/4), while White acts as a high-energy forward filling in gaps and providing solid rebounding/defense.
• Impact: Freeman provides high-volume scoring (20+ PPG), while White offers versatile, efficient scoring (often 50%+ FG) and energy.
• Injury Impact: When Freeman was injured, White stepped in and maintained high-level production, particularly in rebounding.
  Syracuse.com +2

8 sites
Donnie Freeman
holds the edge in overall offensive impact and volume, while
Sadiq White Jr.
excels in high-efficiency finishing and offensive rebounding. According to EvanMiya's BPR,
Freeman
is Syracuse's most valuable player with a 5.62 rating, leading the team in both offensive (3.10) and defensive (2.52) performance metrics.
The Daily Orange
Advanced Efficiency & Usage (2025-26 Season)

Usage Rate (USG%)	27.5%	21.6%
True Shooting (TS%)	65.8%	57.1%
Offensive Rating (ORtg)	108.3	107.3
Defensive Rating (DRtg)	105.7	105.8
Effective FG% (eFG%)	52.3%	57.1%
Off. Rebound %	4.1%	10.1%

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Donnie Freeman

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Sadiq White Jr.

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Per-40 Minute Projections
Because
Sadiq White
often plays a reserve role (averaging ~15 minutes per game compared to Freeman's 30+), per-minute metrics highlight their relative productivity:

• Donnie Freeman
  : Averaging 27.3 points and 13.5 rebounds per 40 minutes.
• Sadiq White Jr.
  : While his scoring volume is lower, he is one of the team's most efficient interior options, shooting 54.7% from the field and maintaining a high offensive rebounding rate of 10.1%.
  FOX Sports +2

Key Performance Differences

• Offensive Role:
  Freeman
  is an "alpha scorer" who leads the team in percentage of shots taken (28.5%) while on the floor.
  White
  acts primarily as a high-energy finisher and secondary rebounder.
• Floor Spacing:
  Freeman
  is a significant threat from the perimeter (shooting 38% from 3-point range on high volume), whereas White's outside game is still developing, though he did shoot 2-of-2 from deep in a recent game against Wake Forest.
• Defensive Impact:
  Freeman
  currently ranks in the 98th percentile of ACC defenders according to defensive BPR, though
  White
  provides elite verticality and rim protection off the bench.

TL;DR

 

[hoopsupstate]

Spending 3 or 4 million on Donnie would be foolish. Better spent on hookers and blow

Kansas big man who was reported to want $5 million is completely false. They say it’s will be around $2.5 million. He’s twice the player than Freeman. When people say $3-4 million for Freeman, they are just throwing out a number.

 

[AngryOtto]

Kansas big man who was reported to want $5 million is completely false. They say it’s will be around $2.5 million. He’s twice the player than Freeman. When people say $3-4 million for Freeman, they are just throwing out a number.

SU should get him.

 

[hoopsupstate]

SU should get him.

I agree

 

[Cusefan0307]

Bidunga will be a huge bidding war. I expect Duke, UK, etc.

 

[BEGood]

Bidunga will be a huge bidding war. I expect Duke, UK, etc.

Yep.

 

[BlackSquirrels]

50% of syracusefan.com posters in April 2026

 

[OmahaCuse]

Bidunga will be a huge bidding war. I expect Duke, UK, etc.

We need to win a bidding war to prove we are back and a player.

 

[pearl31]

50% of syracusefan.com posters in April 2026

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It's uh unfortunate

 

[LpoolNative]

It's uh unfortunate

Was this ai?

 

[pearl31]

Was this ai?

Always

 

[Sherman20]

We need to win a bidding war to prove we are back and a player.

Would rather have us try to get Mingo.

 

[Orangezoo]

Finally got to watch the Furman UConn replay. I get major SGA vibes from this kid.

He only shot 32 pct from 3 for the year but that included about 7 outlier games that really brought down his average. In the conference tournament plus the UConn game he shot 13-27 from 3.

He does have to cut down the turnovers which is the biggest issue and keep improving as a defender. He also puts a ton of pressure on a defense from the point and has the pull up 3 in his bag. Very interesting prospect as a mid major option and right next to Blyden as my two favorite options for a PG at that level if there is no chance at a Mingo coming here.