"Who knows how good a team will be": St. John's HC Rick Pitino makes feelings known on new-look St. John's squad following Ian Jackson, Dillon Mitchell transfers
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Rick Pitino's St. John's Red Storm is gearing up for the 2025-26 basketball season with optimism following the addition of seven transfer players and three incoming freshmen. This new roster is set to replace nine seniors departing the team. Among the noteworthy transfers are Ian Jackson averaging 11.9 points from North Carolina and Dillon Mitchell who averaged 9.9 points and 6.9 rebounds from Cincinnati. Pitino has expressed excitement about the team's potential, describing the players as eager to improve and learn during practices.
"Who knows how good a team will be in the summer, but what a special group of young men. Working hard to reach their potential. Total sponges wanting to soak things in to become better. Pure joy to coach!"
The team has now secured seven transfer players, alongside three incoming freshmen, who will be replacing the nine seniors expected to leave the team.
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