Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on All NY Sports and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Always free! This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, No. St. John’s snaps losing streak and beats DePaul. Figueroa, a top-100 recruit in 2017, signed with New Mexico State but never played a minute for the Aggies instead opting to transfer to St. Johns were he was one of the best scorers in the Big East. St. John's wing LJ Figueroa, who initially declared for the NBA draft in March, is returning to college and will transfer to Oregon, he announced on social media. NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 11: LJ Figueroa #30 of the St. John’s Red Storm (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) The best player for St. John’s is now in the NCAA Basketball transfer portal. St. John’s fans went to bed on Monday night with truly nothing to worry about regarding their team and once they woke up on Tuesday morning, everything changed. The St. John’s basketball program received the shocking news that LJ Figueroa has entered the transfer portal. Can you name every NFL QB drafted in the top 10 to never make a Pro Bowl? “The pieces are there. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Rutgers football has four players in quarantine after positive COVID-19 tests by Ed Stein A transfer at was heavily connected to the St. John’s basketball team mocked the program after LJ Figueroa’s decision. In fact, the St. John’s coach believes his roster has improved even if Figueroa isn’t on it. The 6-6 senior will need a waiver from the NCAA in order to be eligible for the 2020-21 season. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images St. John’s sends Anderson, L.J. There is sure to be a long list of schools ready to contact the guard who will have to sit for one year and can then play two additional years with another program. What Figueroa should have written (after the obligatory thank you) was, “I wasn’t a good fit for coach Anderson’s system, It’s not the style of basketball I feel fits my skill set.”. The St. John’s basketball program suffered a blow today when one of their best players, LJ Figueroa, announced he would be transferring from the program. It was obvious when Figueroa first declared for the NBA Draft, then entered the NCAA transfer portal that he wasn’t happy as a St. John’s basketball player anymore. A new boss is hired and you look to leave that job. Can you name every NCAA Men's Tournament Most Outstanding Player since 1980? Call the situation what it is instead of blaming unforeseen circumstances or the proliferation of COVID-19 in New York City. St. John's wing LJ Figueroa has declared for the NBA draft. Baylor's Davion Mitchell 'cemented himself as a top-10 pick', Panthers allowing Teddy Bridgewater to explore trade options. — Zach Braziller (@NYPost_Brazille) April 11, 2019 “St Johns is very much in the picture, but he wants to weigh all his options.” — Alex Arias, LJ Figueroa advisor. — Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) May 26, 2020. Behind a 27-5 run, the Johnnies overcame a 23-point deficit to come up just short, losing 60-58. St. John’s junior guard LJ Figueroa is in the NCAA Transfer Portal, per a source. Powered by Minute Media © 2021 All Rights Reserved. LJ Figueroa had 19 points as St. John's defeated Providence 80-69. St. John’s LJ Figueroa enters transfer market . Wendell Cruz Despite a 23-point deficit, the Johnnies fought back to almost win it. The Ducks are heating up at the perfect time! Rutgers football has four players in quarantine after positive COVID-19 tests. The Oregon Ducks are getting a big piece in the transfer market who may be able to help as soon as next year. He entered the transfer portal following the departure of coach Chris Mullin before returning to St. John's. One of those players is St. John’s guard L.J. LJ Figueroa’s likely departure – last year’s leading scorer recently entered the transfer portal – hasn’t dimmed his high hopes for the program. Robert Dea The Johnnies were the Bearers of bad news for Brown A bored St. John’s team ran out to an early lead, let Brown back into it, then slammed the door on a comeback winning 82-71. Could Rodgers be 'Jeopardy!' The Oregon Ducks are getting a big piece in the transfer market who may be able to help as soon as next year. What I cannot figure out l is that he is potentially hamstringing himself. LJ Figueroa, St. John's Red Storm. There is no crime in any of that for either player or coach. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images). Mike Anderson didn’t recruit Figueroa, but both the player and coach tried to make it work last season. Figueroa, who led the Red Storm in scoring with 14.4 points-per-game last year left a program that looked to be turning the corner under Anderson and his “40 Minutes of Hell” brand of in your face basketball. From St. John’s, LJ Figueroa joins a talented Oregon roster. There are three known certainties in life: death, taxes, and the Oregon Ducks basketball team reloading with players from the transfer portal. After one season under St. John’s new head coach Mike Anderson, star player LJ Figueroa has transferred to the University of Oregon. EUGENE, Ore. – LJ Figueroa, who led St. John's in scoring as a junior in 2019-20, is transferring to Oregon, head coach Dana Altman announced on Thursday. Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports The Red Storm could be losing its leading scorer. He thanked both coaches he played for in Queens, Anderson, and Chris Mullin. How do you feel about LJ Figuroa’s transfer to Oregon? The odds that LJ Figueroa suits up for a third season at St. John’s seem to be growing longer. Wendell Cruz Taking country roads from New York to West Virginia will make for a long trip home for the Mountaineers, who fall in the Holiday Festival & Big East/ Big 12 challenge Breathe again. Anderson understood, publicly he was supportive of his former player. Figueroa averaged 14.5 PPG this past season. The 6-6 wing player announced his intent to head west on Instagram. On January 25, 2020, Figueroa scored a junior season-high 28 points with seven three-pointers in … New York Mets: Baseball is back, but at what cost? Figueroa, and Mustapha Heron to media day; AD Mike Cragg comments on Fair Play legislation & compensating student-athletes. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. 7 Oregon defeats No. Can you name the oldest active NBA players who have not won a championship? host and Packers QB at same time? The coaches also have dissimilar approaches to how the game should be played as well as very different temperaments. Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images L.J. LJ Figueroa, St. John's Red Storm. On Tuesday morning a few reports surfaced about Red Storm star LJ Figueroa entering the transfer portal. Can you name the 2020 Opening Day starter for every MLB team? Initially he had planned to wait to see who St Johns would hire. Emailed daily. He made it official Monday afternoon. LJ Figueroa, St. John's: Abdelmassih recruited Figueroa to St. John's from Odessa College, where Figueroa was a junior college All-American. Can you name the career games played leaders for every NFL franchise? LJ Figueroa has entered the transfer portal, source confirms. As a sophomore, Figueroa averaged 14.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. It is very possible that looking back in a few years, Murphy is the best player to transfer schools this off season. If fear of coronavirus is the argument Figueroa will use to petition for immediate eligibility from the NCAA, he should at least give the team and fans he left behind a courtesy wink, wink, nudge, nudge. You sign a contract with your boss for three years, and a year later your boss moves on. After a coaching change, sometimes the most important recruits are the ones on the roster. St. John’s survives a late rush by Brown. St. John’s quiet and positive offseason hit a large brick wall on Tuesday morning. Can you name the highest-paid MLB players entering the 2021 season? After starting off at Oldsmar Christian, Figueroa finished his high school career at West Oaks. Tennessee's Aaron Beasley under investigation for allegedly abusing kitten, North Carolina to promote Hubert Davis to head basketball coach, Baylor dominates Gonzaga to win first national championship. Anderson’s style of play is completely different from that of Figuroa’s former Johnnies coach Mullin. Figueroa and Mustapha Heron named to Preseason All-Conference Second Team; St. John’s picked 9th in coaches poll. Success breeds confidence as Sears, Roberts and Champagnie step up in supporting roles The parking lot and the stands looked empty 30 minutes before the Central Connecticut/St. Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports Historic performance from Figueroa powers Johnnies past Blue Demons After losing three straight, St. John’s picks up their first true road victory of the season behind the LJ Figueroa’s seven threes to beat DePaul, 79-66. 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There wouldn’t be many coaches, players, or even fans that would have held this transfer against the rising senior. 6 LJ Figueroa LJ Figueroa (Photo: Vincent Carchietta, USA TODAY Sports) As many of the top names come off the transfer market, there are still a few intriguing players in the NCAA transfer portal. The hits keep coming for the Red Storm. Panthers will exercise fifth-year option on QB Sam Darnold? Figuera, a talented 6’6” wing, checked on other opportunities after the coaching change. The Oregon Ducks are getting a big piece in the transfer market who may be able to help as soon as next year. On Tuesday morning a few reports surfaced about Red Storm star LJ Figueroa entering the transfer portal. — Lj Figueroa (@Lj_Figueroa) June 20, 2020 This is a very big deal, as Figueroa was arguably the best player in the transfer portal. He had widespread interest from high-profile programs when he announced at the end of May that he intended to leave St. John’s. Source: St. John's transfer LJ Figueroa is receiving interest from Western Kentucky, Arkansas, Miami, UConn, Illinois, Dayton, Georgia, UNLV, and Nebraska. Could Aaron Rodgers be 'Jeopardy!' St. John’s guard LJ Figueroa, who played at Oldsmar Christian, has entered the transfer portal. He played his freshman season at Odessa […] Figueroa, from Lawrence, Mass., was the Red Storm's top scorer a year ago at 14.5 points per game. Let us know in the comments section below or on social media. Oregon was getting buckets from just about anyone who touched the ball as it dismantled the Hawkeyes despite Luke Garza's game-high 36 points. The Oregon Ducks (16-5, 11-4) handled the California Golden Bears (8-19, 3-17) and earned a first round bye for the PAC-12 Tournament with a 74-63 victory on the road in Berkeley. 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St. John’s wing LJ Figueroa, a central piece on last season’s team, has decided to enter the transfer portal. The rising junior gets to showcase his skills in an international tournament. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 11: LJ Figueroa #30 of the St. John's Red Storm reacts after scoring in the second half against the Georgetown … Martinez: Return of in-game video 'definitely cooled my anxiety', 11 Nationals players in quarantine amid COVID-19 outbreak, Reds' Nick Castellanos gets two-game suspension for scrap against Cardinals, Karl-Anthony Towns endorses Anthony Edwards as Rookie of the Year: 'He's the best of the best', Baylor's Davion Mitchell 'cemented himself as a top-10 pick' with championship performance, Canucks now have 17 players on NHL COVID-19 protocol list, Eric Staal to center third line in Canadiens debut vs. Oilers, Bruins goaltender Jaroslav Halak tests positive for COVID-19. 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