St. John's basketball team, led by head coach Rick Pitino, has made headlines by securing the top-ranked transfer portal class in the nation, as reported by 247Sports.

With a focus on the transfer portal, St. John's aims to build a competitive roster that could potentially place them in the AP Top Five rankings this season.

On April 30, 2025, the Red Storm added four-star prospect Kelvin Odih, a 6-foot-4 wing known for his athleticism and defensive skills, to their roster.

Odih reopened his recruitment after the departure of West Virginia coach Darian DeVries to Indiana, which opened the door for St. John's.

During his recruitment, Odih visited St. John's and also explored options at Utah, with interest from notable programs like Texas, Louisville, and Maryland.

Among the notable transfers joining St. John's is Ian Jackson, a North Carolina transfer who had a productive freshman year, averaging 11.9 points per game with a 39.5% shooting rate from three-point range.

The roster also features shooting guard Joson Sanon, who averaged 11.9 points at Arizona State, and power forward Dillon Mitchell, who averaged 9.9 points and 6.9 rebounds at Cincinnati.

Additionally, power forward Bryce Hopkins, who contributed significantly for Providence last season with 17 points per game and a career-best 40% from three-point range, is also part of the impressive transfer class.

The Red Storm's impressive haul includes highly ranked players such as Ian Jackson, ranked No. 9 overall, and Bryce Hopkins, ranked No. 19.

With these strategic additions, St. John's is poised for a strong season, aiming to make a significant impact in college basketball.

Dillon Mitchell brings a two-way presence to the team, enhancing St. John's athleticism and depth.

Oziyah Sellers, who averaged 13.7 points per game last season at Stanford, further strengthens the team's offensive capabilities.