
La Salle’s Intense Rebounding Forward with All-Season Grit
Mike St. John, a 5.4 PPG and 5.5 RPG forward for the 2025–26 La Salle Explorers, stands out not for flashy scoring but for relentless rebounding intensity and durability—he played all 28 games last season, making one start, and finished 14th in the Atlantic 10 in rebounding. His differentiator is his competitive fire and strong work ethic, traits echoed by sources noting his international professional experience and competitive mindset. While his 41.9% FG% suggests room for shooting growth, his consistency, physical presence, and team-first mentality make him a reliable fit for teams needing a gritty, high-intensity forward who never sits out and elevates the bench with pure effort.