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Djordije Jovanovic will not join St. John's basketball team this season

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Djordije Jovanovic will not join St. John's basketball team this season
Summary

Djordije Jovanovic will not be part of the St. John's men's basketball team due to visa issues, leaving an open roster spot. The Montenegrin forward is set to continue with his current club, KK Buducnost, where he averaged 5.1 points last season. This decision follows the recent announcement that another international recruit, Gildas Gimenez, was ruled academically ineligible. St. John's is considering recruiting fifth-year transfers to fill the vacancy, including Keyshawn Hall as a potential replacement for the injured Donnie Freeman.

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  • •Jovanovic had signed with St. John's but cannot travel due to visa problems.
  • •He will play another season with KK Buducnost.
  • •St. John's previously lost Gildas Gimenez to academic ineligibility.
  • •The team is exploring options to fill the open roster spot.
  • •Keyshawn Hall is a prospective addition following Freeman's injury.
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  • 4:22 AMYahoo Sports — Djordije Jovanovic reportedly won’t join St. John’s men’s basketball team due to visa issues
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The Red Storm will have an open roster spot following news that the Montenegrin forward will remain with his club, KK Buducnost.

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