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The biggest surprise of St. John’s summer isn’t one of the seven transfers.

It is Kelvin Odih, a four-star guard from Providence who committed to coach Rick Pitino’s program in late April. 

A former West Virginia pledge, the 6-foot-4 Odih has been practicing with the first team, which has also included Zuby Ejiofor, Bryce Hopkins, Dillon Mitchell and Oziyah Sellers.

The biggest surprise of St. John’s summer isn’t one of the seven transfers. It isn’t any of the four holdovers. It is Kelvin Odih.{ai:summary}St. John's basketball program has seen a notable addition this summer with the commitment of four-star guard Kelvin Odih from Providence. Standing at 6-foot-4, Odih, a former West Virginia recruit, has been actively practicing with the first team alongside other key players.This development marks a significant moment for coach Rick Pitino's team as they prepare for the upcoming season. #sports

St. John’s, Rick Pitino impressed by freshman Kelvin Odih’s ‘motor’

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