Three St. John’s stars go pro after signing NBA contracts following draft

Three St. John’s stars go pro after signing NBA contracts following draft

St. John’s best season in 25 years didn’t result in a draft pick, but shortly after it was over, three of the Red Storm’s former stars — Kadary Richmond, RJ Luis and Aaron Scott — agreed to pro contracts.

3 St. John’s Stars Go Pro, But Pitino Is Already Reloading

For the first time in nearly a decade, St. John’s basketball is sending players to the NBA — and in numbers. Following a resurgent 2024–25 campaign under Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino, three Red Storm standouts — RJ Luis Jr., Kadary Richmond, and Aaron Scott — have all secured NBA opportunities this summer. The milestone marks a turning point for a program that went 31–5, won both the Big East regular season and tournament titles, and restored …