Simeon Wilcher Transfers to Texas, Fifth SEC Commitment

St. John's standout RJ Luis Jr., who led the team to a Big East Championship and posted 18.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, has declared his primary focus is the NBA draft, with the transfer portal as a backup option. His departure, alongside the transfer of teammate Simeon Wilcher to Texas, marks a significant roster shift for the Red Storm. Wilcher, a former four-star recruit and versatile guard, averaged 8.0 points last season and has drawn supportive reactions from former teammates as he joins Texas as their fifth transfer commit under coach Sean Miller. While St. John's loses key contributors, the program has replenished its roster by securing top transfer talent, including five-star recruits Ian Jackson and Dillon Mitchell, as well as the highly sought-after point guard Dylan Darling. Darling, the 2025 Big Sky Player of the Year, arrives after averaging 19.8 points and 5.7 assists at Idaho State, giving coach Rick Pitino a new floor general for the coming seasons. These changes position St. John’s as a continued contender in the Big East despite high-profile departures.