Overview

• Kadary Richmond and Deivon Smith, both top-rated transfers, join St. John’s, promising a robust backcourt.
• Pitino plans a positionless offense, leveraging the unique skills of his guards to optimize play.
• The strategic additions aim to propel St. John’s into NCAA Tournament contention, breaking a long-standing drought.
• St. John’s roster now ranks fourth nationally in transfer class strength, signaling a major leap in team capabilities.
• Richmond’s move from Seton Hall to St. John’s stirs significant buzz and rivalry in Big East basketball.