Joson Sanon couldn’t pass up the opportunity to play for one of college basketball’s most prestigious coaches. The star freshman announced Wednesday he would leave ASU to play for Rick Pitino at St. John’s, per ESPN.
Sanon, a former top-25 recruit, said the opportunity to play for Pitino was what drew him to St. John’s.
“Coach Pitino believes in me and my potential and what he can do for me,” Sanon told ESPN. “He preaches working hard, and I want to show him I’m the hardest working player that’s ever played for him. The way Coach P teaches defense is something I want to invest my time into.”
As a freshman guard, Sanon averaged 11.9 points and 3.4 rebounds at ASU.
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