steady junior guard with coachable value and academic polish
A.J. McCleery is a 6-foot-2, 195-pound junior guard for St. John’s (MN) who has built his profile more on dependability and program fit than volume numbers; in 2025-26, he has appeared in at least one game with limited minutes, and his earlier MIAC stat lines show modest scoring with efficient finishing in a small role. What makes him interesting is the combination of size, guard skills, and a trusted-team-player vibe—plus the academic and leadership signal from being named to SJU’s 2025-26 NABC Honors Court. He looks like a fit for teams valuing IQ, maturity, and low-drama depth.
