The winds of change are blowing through Queens, as the St. John's men's basketball roster continues its significant offseason transformation. Rising junior guard Joson Sanon has entered the transfer portal, marking the fifth Red Storm player to do so this spring.

Sanon's decision adds to the attrition from last season's Sweet Sixteen squad. He follows March Madness standout Dylan Darling, as well as Sadiku Ibine Ayo and Imran Suljanovic, who have already found new homes at Iona and New Mexico, respectively.

For Sanon, this move means he will be suiting up for his third school in as many years. The former five-star recruit from Massachusetts began his collegiate career at Arizona State, where he showed flashes of high-level scoring as a freshman. His transfer to St. John's was seen as a potential springboard, but the 6-foot-5 guard struggled to find a consistent role, coming off the bench for much of the season and seeing his shooting percentages dip.

His departure leaves Coach Rick Pitino with six scholarship players currently slated for the 2026-27 campaign. The core now shifts to include new commit Quinn Ellis from Europe and returning guards like Ian Jackson and Kelvin Odih, as the Johnnies look to rebuild their backcourt identity. For a player like Sanon, the portal represents another chance to find the right system and showcase the talent that once made him a coveted prospect, a reminder of how crucial fit and confidence are at this level of the game.