Joson Sanon - College Basketball News & Rumors

Starting for Johnnies Sanon is in the starting five for St. John's for the Wednesday night showdown at Marquette, per Zach Braziller of the New York Post.

Impact Sanon will get his first start since Jan. 3. The sophomore guard enters the starting five in place of Oziyah Sellers, who is dealing with a tweaked ankle but is available. Sanon averages 8.2 points and 2.6 rebounds this season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

13 points in Wednesday's win Sanon ended with 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and two rebounds across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 92-70 win over Butler.

Impact Sanon scored double digit points Wednesday for the first time since Dec. 31, thanks in large part to hitting all three of his shots from beyond the arc. He started off the season fairly well but has struggled since moving to the bench, though this performance gives some hope that he could rediscover his early-season form. He'll look to keep the momentum going Tuesday at DePaul.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

No. 25 St. John's routs Butler 92-70 for 7th straight win

Dillon Mitchell had 14 points and 13 rebounds as No. 25 St. John’s blew out Butler 92-70 at Madison Square Garden for its seventh consecutive victory

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

St. John's defeats Georgetown 95-83

Led by Zuby Ejiofor's 25 points, the St. John's Red Storm defeated the Georgetown Hoyas 95-83

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Coming off bench Sanon is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus Georgetown, Zach Braziller of the New York Post reports.

Impact Sanon will be brought off the bench for the first time since Nov. 15. He's averaged 12.2 points over his last six games and should still see a regular share of minutes despite his out of the first unit.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 in Saturday's loss Sanon chipped in 12 points (0-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 12-12 FT), two rebounds and two steals over 19 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 78-66 loss to Kentucky.

Impact Sanon made his eighth consecutive start Saturday and contributed double digit points in his third straight outing. He remarkably did so without making a single shot from the field, instead earning all of his points by going a perfect 12 for 12 from the free throw line. He did not do much else versus the Wildcats, in part because he only logged 19 minutes of playing time. While his ability to get to the charity stripe was impressive, he'll look to hit more shots from the field Tuesday versus Harvard.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Darling scores season-high 17 points as No. 22 St. John's beats DePaul 79-66 in Big East opener

Dylan Darling scored a season-high 17 points off the bench and gave No. 22 St. John’s a lift with his 3-point shooting as the Red Storm opened Big East play with a 79-66 victory ov...

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 22 St. John's beats coach Rick Pitino's former team Iona, 91-64

Oziyah Sellers scored 16 of his 19 points in the second half, Zuby Ejiofor tied a career-high by blocking eight shots for the second straight game and No. 22 St. John’s survived a...

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

St. John's Struggles Continue as the Red Storm Blow Lead in Loss to Auburn

St. John's loses its third game to a top-25 opponent this season after blowing a second-half lead to Auburn.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

St. John's Struggles Continue as the Red Storm Blow Lead in Loss to Auburn

No. 13 St. John's dominates 2nd half in 93-60 win over William & Mary

Bryce Hopkins and Joson Sanon scored 15 points apiece, and No. 13 St. John’s pulled away early in the second half for a 93-60 victory over William & Mary

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Alabama HC Nate Oats After Ranked Win Over St. John's at MSG: 'We've Got Mudita'

Labaron Philon scored 25 points, as No. 15 Alabama passed an early-season test with a ranked victory over No. 5 St. John’s.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Alabama HC Nate Oats After Ranked Win Over St. John's at MSG: 'We've Got Mudita'

Enters starting five Sanon is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Alabama.

Impact Sanon will garner the start after beginning the season coming off the bench. He was productive in his role, scoring 14 points (5-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT) to go along with two rebounds, two assists and a steal in 19 minutes. Ian Jackson will head to the bench in favor of Sanon.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 5 St. John's handles early hype, routs Quinnipiac in season-opening tuneup for No. 15 Alabama

It took two years for Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino to restore New York City pride and a winning tradition at St. John’s

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 5 St. John's opens Pitino's third season with 108-74 rout of Quinnipiac

Dillon Mitchell scored 18 points, Zuby Ejiofor added 17 and No. 5 St. John’s opened its third season under Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino by overwhelming Quinnipiac 108-74

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Coming off bench in opener Sanon will come off the bench in Monday's season opener against Quinnipiac, Roger Rubin of Newsday reports.

Impact Sanon will start the first game of the season off the bench as the Johnnies roll out a bigger lineup, with Dillon Mitchell being the one in his place. Sanon will likely be the sixth man still for the Red Storm, and he should be a big rotational player for the team this campaign. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 9.9 points and 6.8 rebounds per game across 35 appearances for Cincinnati last season.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

2025 college basketball transfer portal tracker: Haggerty to KSU; Isaacs to Texas A&M

The college basketball transfer portal is open! Here are the most notable players in the portal and where they're going to play next season.

MAY 27, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 college basketball transfer portal tracker: Haggerty to KSU; Isaacs to Texas A&M

Withdrawing from NBA Draft Sanon is withdrawing from the 2025 NBA Draft, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Sanon will use his collegiate eligibility's sophomore season. According to Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com, several reasons indicate why the underclassman selected St. John's. "New York City, Madison Square Garden, Rick Pitino. If we weren't the first to take it (the Red Storm's scholarship offer), I'd envy the person who did," the freshman's sports agent said. "The way Coach P teaches defense is something I want to invest my time into," his newest student told ESPN. During the 2024-25 Big 12 Conference's regular season, Sanon logged 10.3 points per game. So if Pitino and his coaching staff help their newest student's defense improve, he becomes more than a good guard.

MAY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Declares for draft Sanon has declared for the 2025 NBA Draft but remains committed to St. John's and is expected to play in college in the 2025-26 season, according to Adam Zagoria of NJ.com.

Impact During the 2024-25 Big 12 Conference's regular season, Sanon logged 10.3 points per game. So if Pitino and his coaching staff help their newest student's defense improve, he becomes more than a good guard. He's expected to go through the entire draft process, but in the end, he's likely to return to play for head coach Rick Pitino.

APRIL 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona State's Joson Sanon transfers to St. John's St. John's picked up a commitment Wednesday from 6-foot-5 guard Joson Sanon, who played his freshman season at Arizona State. His commitment...

MARCH 26, 2025 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Commits to St. John's Sanon has committed to St. John's, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com.

Impact According to Sanon's agent Derek Malloy, he encouraged the freshman to take an opportunity for a Hall of Fame coach. In college basketball, Pitino is among the most proven. "Coach Pitino believes in me and my potential and what he can do for me," Sanon told ESPN. "The way Coach P teaches defense is something I want to invest my time into." Offensively, Sanon is a lot more proven, which makes his commitment to St. John's big news. While enrolled at Arizona State, a Power Four college, Sanon logged 11.9 points per game. Against the Big 12 Conference's teams, he averaged 10.5 points.

MARCH 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hits portal Sanon will enter the transfer portal, Jeff Borzello of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sanon put together a very solid freshman season with the Sun Devils. He played in 27 games, starting nine, and averaging 11.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists. He's a talented sniper, as he shot 37 percent from distance. Sanon should have teams all over hi in the portal.

MARCH 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hawkins scores 26 as No. 10 seed K-State beats No. 15 seed Arizona State 71-66 in Big 12 tourney

Coleman Hawkins had a season-best 26 points, leading No. 10 seed Kansas State past No. 15 seed Arizona State 71-66 in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament on Tuesday night

MARCH 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Toppin has 25 points and 11 rebounds as No. 9 Texas Tech beats Arizona State 85-57

JT Toppin had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 9 Texas Tech pulled away from Arizona State for an 85-57 victory in the regular-season finale for both teams

MARCH 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Arizona State faces No. 22 Arizona after Sanon's 28-point showing

MARCH 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Utah runs away from Arizona State in 2nd half, earn first win under interim coach Eilert, 99-73

Ezra Ausar scored 25 points and Utah put up 58 points in the second half to pull away from Arizona State to earn its first win under interim coach Josh Eilert, 99-73

MARCH 2, 2025 • Associated Press

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