Rick Pitino's commitment to defense is exemplified by the recent recruitment of Dillon Mitchell, a promising player from Cincinnati. St. John's Red Storm welcomes him, adding to an impressive recruiting class that aims for a Top 10 preseason ranking for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Mitchell, a 6-8 athlete with significant rebounds and defensive prowess, complements other transfers like Ian Jackson and Bryce Hopkins, ensuring a strong defensive and rebounding performance. His arrival highlights the team’s strategic focus on hard work, talent, and effective roster rebuilding amid significant offseason changes.
Defense is a Rick Pitino trademark and the St. John's coach is bringing in a player who embodies that in Cincinnati transfer Dillon Mitchell.
We are thrilled to have Dillon Mitchell join our basketball family. Pound for pound, inch for inch one of the hardest working and most productive players in the nation.
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