WVU Basketball Recruiting

WVU Basketball Receives Commitment From St. John’s Guard Joson Sanon

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2 months ago

May 3, 2026

WVU basketball received a commitment from former St. John’s guard Joson Sanon on Sunday, per Joe Tipton.

NEWS: St. John’s transfer guard Joson Sanon has committed to West Virginia, a source told @On3.

The 6-5 sophomore averaged nearly 8 points per game this season and is a career 35% three-point shooter. Previously played at Arizona State. First by @DraftExpress.… pic.twitter.com/0ijLhDC3x3

— Joe Tipton (@JoeTipton) May 3, 2026

Sanon, a 6-foot-5 guard, appeared in 32 games while starting 11 as a sophomore last season for SJU, averaging 7.2 points and 2.1 rebounds on 20.5. minutes per game. He is no stranger to the Big 12, as he played his freshman season at Arizona State in 2024-25, averaging 11.5 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.

Sanon had also heard from Alabama, Auburn, Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas, Oregon, Vanderbilt, Cincinnati, NC State, Texas A&M, UCLA, Mississippi State, Georgetown, Texas Tech and Texas.

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