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Syracuse Basketball Welcomes Key Players Back from Injury

3/25/2025

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Starling and Freeman Return

Syracuse basketball received a thrilling boost for the 2025-26 season with the return of junior guard J.J. Starling and freshman forward Donnie Freeman. Both were sidelined by injuries last season but were the team's leading scorers. Their comeback is vital as the team faces challenges with four players entering the transfer portal.

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Westry Enters Transfer

Syracuse basketball guard Chance Westry, a promising 6-foot-6 talent and former four-star recruit, has decided to enter the transfer portal after a challenging season marred by injuries, limiting him to just three games. With multiple players following suit, Syracuse faces a tough road ahead, leaving them with dwindling scholarship options for the next season.

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Starling and Freeman Return

Syracuse basketball received a thrilling boost for the 2025-26 season with the return of junior guard J.J. Starling and freshman forward Donnie Freeman. Both were sidelined by injuries last season but were the team's leading scorers. Their comeback is vital as the team faces challenges with four players entering the transfer portal.

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