Under head coach Rick Pitino, the St. John's men's basketball team has experienced a revival, recently winning the Big East Tournament and earning a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. The squad was notably led by RJ Luis Jr., who averaged 18.2 points per game before entering the transfer portal. Pitino now faces challenges as he seeks replacements for Luis and other departing players. The team is actively pursuing transfers, including five-star recruit Ian Jackson, who recently left North Carolina after a single season.
The St. John's men's basketball team has been revived under Rick Pitino's leadership, winning the Big East Tournament and entering the NCAA Tournament as a No. 2 seed.
Under Rick Pitino, the St. John's Red Storm have shown promise, notably by winning the Big East Tournament, with standout performances from players like RJ Luis Jr.
As Pitino's team navigates the transfer portal, they are eyeing former five-star recruit Ian Jackson, who has transferred from North Carolina after one freshman season.
Despite success, St. John's has seen top player RJ Luis Jr. enter the transfer portal following a strong season, indicating the challenges of roster management in college basketball.
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