Deivon Smith brings Pitino-style pace, pressure, and playmaking to St. John’s
In the 2024-25 season, Deivon Smith was St. John’s steady engine: a quick-twitch guard who averaged 11.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in 12 games, with strong defensive activity and live-wire transition juice. His calling card is tempo—he pushes, pressures, rebounds like a wing, and creates chaos on both ends—but the trade-off has been efficiency and turnover management. He also dealt with a shoulder issue, so the fit is best for teams that value burst, competitiveness, and versatility over polished half-court control.
