Deivon Smith ‘won’t be out for long time’ for St. John’s after shoulder injury
To start the latest Big East showdown, St. John's fans rallied around Davon Smith. The senior guard made three straight 3-pointers, the first of which answered a go-ahead deep shot from Eric Dixon, the nation's leading scorer and St. John's main opponent. But just as quickly as a jolt of excitement passed through the raucous […]
St. John’s Deivon Smith has big night after Rick Pitino’s challenge
Rick Pitino's pregame speech on Saturday was quick and to the point. “Play like Zubby.” [Ejiofor]” the coach said, referring to St. John’s all-power forward. Davon Smith took that to heart. On Dec. 28, 2024, Davon Smith stood up for a dunk after scoring 20 points and grabbing 13 rebounds during St. John's 97-76 win […]
Deivon Smith shows remorse after St. John’s suspension
From suspension to starting lineup? Coach Rick Pitino said electric lead guard Davon Smith, who was benched 13:18 into the game against Georgia in the Bahamas and suspended for the next game after reacting poorly to a sit-in, could be. He said there was enough sex. Down in an extension of the aforementioned loss. Pitino […]
Deivon Smith comes off bench to give St. John’s lift in win over Bryant
If there were any doubts before, there should be none now. Davon Smith is one of St. John's most impactful players. It's no coincidence that the Johnnys' two worst performances this season coincided with him being benched. Dayvon Smith dribbles onto the court after scoring 14 points during St. John's' 99-77 win over Bryant on […]
Deivon Smith a possibility to return for St. John’s-Kansas matchup
Saturday's game between St. John's and Kansas State at Carnesecca Arena will be even more interesting as it will be the team's first game since the death of Hall of Fame coach Lou Carnesecca. Coach Zubby Ejiofor said the team will dedicate Saturday's game to Carnesecca, and the seats in the arena named after Carnesecca […]
Deivon Smith, emerging player, Bahamas fallout
Post college basketball writer Zach Braziler answers questions from Post Plus subscribers about St. John's. Will Davon Smith return to the starting lineup Saturday against Kansas State? He feels like an integral part of the team on both sides of the floor. Over the last 1¹/₂ games, the offense seems out of sync with him […]
Deivon Smith sits for disciplinary reason as St. John’s teammates decide punishment
After the Red Storm defeated Harvard, head coach Rick Pitino said it was up to the players to decide when Davon Smith would return to the St. John's floor. Smith, who was penalized for poor bench performance in St. John's loss to Georgia, did not play Saturday at the discretion of his teammates, but Pitino […]
St. John’s Deivon Smith recalls late Amir Abdur-Rahim as a ‘great guy’
Davon Smith never played for the late South Florida head coach Amir Abdul-Rahim, who died on Oct. 24 at age 43 due to complications following a medical procedure. But Abdulrahim still made a strong impression on the St. John's point guard. “He was a great guy. He was a great coach. A lot of people […]
St. John’s transfers Kadary Richmond, Deivon Smith already ‘feed off each other’
Kadary Richmond and Davon Smith are used to dominating the ball and taking control of games for their respective teams. Things will be different next season at St. John’s, and the two lead guards are embracing that. They think playing with other point guards, and therefore each other, will make it easier for both of […]
St. John’s lands Utah transfer Deivon Smith in huge get
A top priority for St. John’s this offseason has been rebuilding its backcourt, and they acquired a key piece in that effort Monday morning. Utah point guard Davon Smith, one of the top lead guards in the transfer portal, verbally committed to Rick Pitino and the Johnnys after taking an official visit late last week. […]