We have a more specific timetable of when Syracuse basketball sophomore power forward Donnie Freeman is expected to return to the court for the Orange.
On Saturday afternoon, a team spokesperson told me that the 6-foot-9, 205-pound Freeman is expected to come back for the 'Cuse after the program's holiday break. The spokesperson says that as long as Freeman "continues to improve at the current rate," he should be available when Syracuse basketball commences Atlantic Coast Conference competition on New Year's Eve.
On Wednesday, Dec. 31, beginning at 2:00 pm EST, the Orange will host Clemson at the JMA Wireless Dome to mark the start of league action.