Joson Sanon Withdraws NBA Draft to Join St. John's Basketball

Joson Sanon, a 6-foot-5 guard and Arizona State transfer, has withdrawn from the 2025 NBA Draft to join St. John's basketball team under coach Rick Pitino. After workouts with the Celtics, Hornets, and Wizards, Sanon received feedback projecting him as a late first-round or second-round pick but aims to improve his draft stock by developing further at St. John's. Sanon averaged 11.9 points and 3.4 rebounds as a freshman and is part of what is considered the top-ranked transfer class, which bolsters St. John's prospects for a strong season. His decision to test the draft waters was seen as a valuable learning experience to prepare for a future professional career. Meanwhile, Michigan and Wisconsin have also strengthened their rosters with key transfers, with Michigan's class ranked second nationally and Wisconsin adding multiple expected starters, setting up a competitive Big Ten landscape. The influx of transfers across programs highlights a growing trend of experienced players boosting college basketball rosters for the upcoming season.