Two seasons ago, legendary head coach Rick Pitino left Iona after three successful seasons to take the job at St. John’s, aiming to rejuvenate a once-storied program in New York. Now, after completing his second season with the Red Storm,
He started his career with John Calipari, and it looks like he will end it with Rick Pitino, who will be in search of another Big East title.
The St. John's Red Storm made a major move in the transfer portal last week, landing former five-star sharpshooter Joson Sanon from the Arizona State Sun
While the Red Storm put themselves in position to succeed, they were halted by the Arkansas Razorbacks in the round of 32. Pitino and St. John's lost to Arkansas in the second round of the NCAA Tournament after defeating Omaha in the first round.
Providence transfer Bryce Hopkins has committed to the St. John's basketball program, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
St. John’s on Monday announced the signing of guard Joson Sanon, who transferred from Arizona State after a promising freshman season.
"NEWS: St. John's RJ Luis will declare for the NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility, and enter the NCAA transfer portal, his agent Sam Permut of Roc Nation told ESPN," Givony wrote. "Big East player of the year and tournament MVP."
Following Luis' declaration, his legendary head coach in Rick Pitino posted a sweet message for the 22-year-old on social media: "I've said it all season, RJ will make a terrific