Recruiting expert picks St. John’s for Donnie Freeman; Mo Dioubate commits to LSU

TL;DR

Donnie Freeman is predicted to commit to St. John's, shifting away from Kentucky. Meanwhile, Mo Dioubate has committed to LSU after previously being linked to St. John's.

Key points

Donnie Freeman predicted to commit to St. John's
Travis Branham logged a Crystal Ball prediction for Freeman
Mo Dioubate committed to LSU after being linked to St. John's
Kentucky faces a roster gap at the forward position
Uncertainty about St. John's decision regarding Dioubate

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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 Donnie Freeman has become a household name among the BBN at this point in the week as we all await his commitment, but the vibe in recent days has shifted away from Kentucky Basketball being the favorite. Well, the bad news kept trickling in on Monday night, as one recruiting insider has picked the talented forward to end up in NYC. Travis Branham of 247 Sports just logged a Crystal Ball prediction for Freeman to pick St. John’s and Rick Pitino with a confidence level of 6. There is no way around it: This is a tough look for the UK staff when it comes to closing the deal once again. Will this theme continue as we go throughout the remainder of the portal? Let’s sure hope not, or the roster next season could be rather bleak. The staff needs to get some positive momentum, and quickly. Elsewhere, former Kentucky forward Mo Dioubate has found his next home, committing to the LSU Tigers late Monday night, . So if you were hoping Kentucky would see if Dioubate was interested in staying in Lexington, that ship has already sailed. Right before the commitment came, Dioubate posted a thank you to the BBN on Twitter. St. John’s was viewed as the favorite for Dioubate after he visited last week, but a commitment never came. It’ll be interesting to hear if the Johnnies passed on Dioubate to pursue Freeman, or if Dioubate passed on their offer and caused them to pivot to Freeman instead. Either way, Kentucky is left with a massive void at the 4 spot that they’ll now try to fill with forward .

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Why is Donnie Freeman expected to choose St. John's over Kentucky?

Recruiting expert Travis Branham has logged a prediction for Freeman to commit to St. John's, indicating a shift in momentum away from Kentucky.

What does Mo Dioubate's commitment to LSU mean for Kentucky's roster?

Dioubate's commitment to LSU leaves Kentucky with a significant gap at the forward position, which they will need to address.

Did St. John's pass on Mo Dioubate to pursue Donnie Freeman?

It's unclear whether St. John's chose to focus on Freeman over Dioubate or if Dioubate declined their offer, leading to the pivot.

Recruiting expert picks St. John’s for Donnie Freeman; Mo Dioubate commits to LSU

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