Deivon Smith will join a legendary coach at his next basketball destination.
The former Utah basketball guard, who entered the NCAA transfer portal on April 19, announced on Instagram Monday morning that he will play his final collegiate season at St. John’s.
On3.com was first to report the news, and St. John’s later announced Smith’s signing.
Smith played just one season for Craig Smith and the Runnin’ Utes. He averaged 13.3 points, 7.1 assists and 6.3 rebounds per game.
He also had five triple-doubles on the season, breaking the Pac-12 single-season record.
Smith previously played one season at Mississippi State, followed by two years at Georgia Tech.
He had a breakout season at Utah, though, and is now headed to play under coach Rick Pitino at St. John’s.
“Super excited to have Deivon Smith joining the Johnnies,” Pitino said in a statement. “He reminds me of Terry Rozier. Total dog who rebounds, creates, and scores.”
Smith’s departure, combined with Rollie Worster transferring to Nebraska, leaves the Utes precariously thin at point guard. Only senior Hunter Erickson is set to return.