Player Profiles

St. John's vs Georgetown; St. John's basketball center Vince Iwuchukwu

St. John's center Vince Iwuchukwu enters transfer portal hours before it closes

Kevin Connelly
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Simeon Wilcher enters transfer portal in major shock to St. John's basketball roster

St. John's basketball loses second freshman to transfer portal in span of hours

St. John's basketball freshman enters transfer portal after injury riddled season

St. John's v Marquette; St. John's basketball guard Kadary Richmond

Kadary Richmond's professional career put on hold for six weeks following surgery

Kevin Connelly
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St. John's v Connecticut; St. John's basketball guard Simeon Wilcher

Simeon Wilcher's 'loyalty' keeps him with St. John's basketball amid transfer visits

Kevin Connelly
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Miami Marlins v New York Mets; St. John's basketball center Zuby Ejiofor

Zuby Ejiofor delivers strike in ceremonial first pitch before New York Mets game

Kevin Connelly
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Omaha v St. John's; St. John's basketball forward RJ Luis

RJ Luis says he was 'hurt' by NCAA Tournament benching and Rick Pitino's comments

Kevin Connelly
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Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; St. John's basketball guard Deivon Smith (5), forward Zuby Ejiofor (24), and forward RJ Luis (12) react to a play during the second half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

Zuby Ejiofor opens up about RJ Luis' struggles during abrupt end to St. John's season

Kevin Connelly
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Jan 11, 2025; New York, New York, USA;  St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino greets guard RJ Luis Jr. (12) as he comes out of the game in the second half against the Villanova Wildcats at Madison Square Garden.

Rick Pitino says it would be a 'mistake' for RJ Luis to return to college basketball

Kevin Connelly
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Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; St. John's basketball guard RJ Luis Jr. (12) shoots against Arkansas Razorbacks guard Johnell Davis (1) during the first half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

RJ Luis details 'very difficult' NCAA Tournament benching in VICE TV series finale

Kevin Connelly
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Dec 10, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; St. John's basketball transfer commit forward Bryce Hopkins (23) brings the ball up court against the DePaul Blue Demons during the second half at Wintrust Arena.

Rick Pitino says Bryce Hopkins fills 'void' for St. John's after RJ Luis' decision

Kevin Connelly
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Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; St. John's basketball guard RJ Luis Jr. (12) dribbles during the second half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

RJ Luis' decision to leave St. John's basketball completes stunning, emotional week

Kevin Connelly
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Mar 8, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; St. John's basketball transfer portal addition Joson Sanon (3) breaks away during the second half at Desert Financial Arena.

St. John's basketball makes first addition of offseason with Arizona State freshman

Kevin Connelly
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Arkansas v St. John's; St. John's basketball guard Kadary Richmond

Kadary Richmond's career ends on major 'what if' after fouling out in St. John's loss

Kevin Connelly
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Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; St. John's basketball guard RJ Luis Jr. (12), guard Kadary Richmond (1) and teammates on the bench during the second half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

Rick Pitino evades RJ Luis' absence in final minutes of St. John's basketball loss

Kevin Connelly
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Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA;  Omaha Mavericks guard JJ White (1) controls the ball against St. John's basketball guard Simeon Wilcher (7) during the first half at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

St. John's basketball guard preparing for matchup with high school foe on major stage

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Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA;  St. John's basketball guard Simeon Wilcher (7) controls the ball against Omaha Mavericks guard Tony Osburn (32) during the first half at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

St. John's basketball find spark behind Simeon Wilcher in NCAA Tournament opener

Kevin Connelly
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Butler v St. John's; St. John's basketball forward Aaron Scott

Aaron Scott focused on St. John's basketball NCAA Tournament run with looming surgery

Kevin Connelly
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Mar 19, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; St. John's basketball forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) practices at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

Bill Self, Kansas players not surprised by Zuby Ejiofor's success with St. John's

Kevin Connelly
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Mar 12, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard AJ Storr (2) reacts after a play during overtime against the UCF Knights at T-Mobile Center.

AJ Storr knew St. John's would rebound under Rick Pitino but doesn't regret decision

Kevin Connelly
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Big East Men's Basketball Tournament - Championship; St. John's basketball center Zuby Ejiofor

Zuby Ejiofor's rise to stardom for St. John's basketball includes selfless attitude

Kevin Connelly
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Mar 14, 2025; New York, NY, USA;  St. John's basketball guard Deivon Smith (5) drives on Marquette Golden Eagles guard Stevie Mitchell (4) in the first half at Madison Square Garden.

Deivon Smith details 'best decision ever made' to commit to St. John's basketball

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Mar 15, 2025; New York, NY, USA; St. John's basketball forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) hoists the championship trophy after defeating the Creighton Bluejays to win the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden.

St. John's basketball trio finally gets top recognition in Big East it deserves

Kevin Connelly
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Marquette v St. John's; St. John's basketball wing RJ Luis

St. John's basketball legend Walter Berry says RJ Luis is 'going to the NBA'

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Mar 13, 2025; New York, NY, USA; St. John's basketball guard Deivon Smith (5) brings the ball up court against Butler Bulldogs guard Kolby King (12) during the second half at Madison Square Garden.

Deivon Smith still conscious of shoulder injury but does not plan to miss more games

Kevin Connelly
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Butler v St. John's; St. John's basketball players greet Kadary Richmond during the Big East Tournament Quarterfinal

St. John's guard Kadary Richmond gets extra motivation from All-Big East snub

Kevin Connelly
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St. John's v DePaul; St. John's basketball guard Deivon Smith and head coach Rick Pitino

St. John's basketball hoping to have Deivon Smith available for Big East Tournament

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