Rick Pitino Suffers Major Roster Loss on Saturday
Briefly

Rick Pitino has significantly elevated the St. John's Red Storm basketball program, leading them to a Big East Tournament title and a No. 2 NCAA Tournament seed. Despite a disappointing second-round exit against Arkansas, he opted to rebuild the team via the transfer portal. A key addition was five-star recruit Joson Sanon, who left Arizona State after a solid freshman year. However, the announcement of Sanon's declaration for the 2025 NBA Draft now presents a challenge for Pitino as he seeks to fill this critical roster gap.
Pitino has led St. John's basketball to new heights in the Big East, turning the team into a formidable contender, especially after their NCAA Tournament run.
The addition of Joson Sanon, a five-star prospect, highlighted St. John's strategy to enhance their roster through the transfer portal after a challenging postseason.
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