Kentucky is poised to land either Donnie Freeman or Sebastian Rancik this weekend, per report

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Kentucky Basketball is set to acquire either Donnie Freeman or Sebastian Rancik this weekend. Both players are transferring and would enhance the team's frontcourt.

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Kentucky Basketball is targeting Donnie Freeman and Sebastian Rancik.
Freeman is a 6-foot-9 forward transferring from Syracuse.
Rancik is a 6-foot-11 forward transferring from Colorado.

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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. He shot 47.4% from the field but 30.2% from 3-point range across 23 games. The other option is , a 6-foot-11, 220-pound sophomore forward transferring from . Rancik visited Kentucky starting Wednesday through Thursday and brings a versatile skill set, averaging 12.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2 assists per game while shooting 33.1% from 3. Either Freeman or Rancik would provide a significant boost at the power forward position for head coach Mark Pope. Kentucky has already added guards and Alex Wilkins in the portal.

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Who are the top transfer targets for Kentucky Basketball this weekend?

The top transfer targets for Kentucky Basketball this weekend are Donnie Freeman and Sebastian Rancik.

What are Donnie Freeman's and Sebastian Rancik's stats from last season?

Donnie Freeman averaged 16.5 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Sebastian Rancik averaged 12.3 points and 5.6 rebounds last season.

What positions do Freeman and Rancik play for Kentucky Basketball?

Both Donnie Freeman and Sebastian Rancik are forwards, with Freeman likely filling the power forward position.

Kentucky is poised to land either Donnie Freeman or Sebastian Rancik this weekend, per report

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