Rick Pitino will one day stop adding quality transfers, but with the recent commitment of Dillon Mitchell from Cincinnati, the Red Storm’s roster continues to strengthen. Coach Pitino expressed his enthusiasm: “We are thrilled to have Dillon Mitchell join our basketball family. Pound for pound, he’s one of the hardest working and most productive players in the nation. He brings great experience and talent to our team.” Mitchell, a top-10 prospect from the 2022 class, boasts impressive statistics from his prior teams including averaging 9.9 points and 6.9 rebounds at Cincinnati last season. His addition marks the fifth power-conference transfer for St. John’s, helping secure their position as the second-best team in the latest CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 rankings. Houston retains the top spot after returning vital players including Emanuel Sharp, Milos Uzan, and Joseph Tugler, while making significant recruiting moves to bolster their chances in the coming season.