Former five-star recruit Dillon Mitchell is transferring to St. John's, becoming the third such player to join this offseason. Previously, he played for Texas and Cincinnati, averaging 9.9 points and 6.9 rebounds last season. St. John's head coach Rick Pitino, who won the Big East regular-season and tournament titles last year, is focusing on the transfer portal to build his roster, adding established talents like Mitchell, Ian Jackson, and Joson Sanon. The program is adapting due to losses like RJ Luis Jr. declaring for the NBA draft and other players exhausting eligibility.
Dillon Mitchell's transfer marks an aggressive strategy by St. John's under Rick Pitino, focusing on proven players through the transfer portal rather than high school recruits.
Pitino's decision to prioritize established college talent demonstrates his commitment to building a competitive roster in the evolving landscape of college basketball.
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