St. John’s loses first player to transfer portal after March Madness exit

Mădălin Mihai

The fallout from St. John’s heartbreaking NCAA Tournament exit is now underway. Just days after Friday’s 80-75 Sweet 16 loss at the hands of Duke , Red Storm captain Sadiku Ibine Ayo has indicated his intention to test the transfer portal, The Post’s Zach Braziller reported Monday . A reunion is still on the table, according to Braziller, who added that Ayo is “very close” with Rick Pitino, and that the head coach wants him to “weigh his options” with regards to playing time and NIL