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St. John’s men’s basketball builds backcourt depth by adding Columbia transfer Avery Brown
TL;DR
St. John's men's basketball has added Columbia transfer Avery Brown to strengthen their backcourt depth. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 10.0 points and 2.6 assists during his time at Columbia.
Key points
- Avery Brown is a 6-foot-4 guard from Beacon Falls, Connecticut.
- He played four years at Columbia, making 84 starts in 86 games.
- Brown averaged 10.0 points and 2.6 assists during his college career.
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Nov 10, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; Columbia Lions guard Avery Brown (1) drives the ball against UConn Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | David Butler II-Imagn Images
Last week, St. John’s shored up its starting backcourt by adding English pro Quinn Ellis to form a tandem with the returning Ian Jackson. Now, they are filling out their bench with an experienced lead guard who has decided to stay in New York City.
Columbia redshirt senior guard Avery Brown committed to St. John’s on Thursday evening. The news was first reported by Roger Rubin from Newsday.
The 6-foot-4 guard from Beacon Falls, Connecticut spent the last four years playing with the Lions, making 84 starts in 86 appearances. He averaged 10.0 points, 2.6 assists, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.0 steals while shooting 37.6% from the field and 27.9% from deep.
“I wanted to put myself in a position to compete for championships, and be a part of the culture at St. John’s,” Brown told David Borges of CT Insider. “Every year, they’ve been elevating their program under Coach [Pitino].”
Brown took a medical redshirt in his senior year after only three games played. On November 10, Brown suffered multiple facial fractures in a collision with Jayden Ross during Columbia’s game versus UConn. He returned two weeks later for the Lions’ game against Longwood, but only logged nine minutes off the bench and was unable to play again.
Q&A
What are Avery Brown's stats from his time at Columbia?
Avery Brown averaged 10.0 points, 2.6 assists, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.0 steals while shooting 37.6% from the field and 27.9% from three-point range.
Why did Avery Brown transfer to St. John's?
Avery Brown transferred to St. John's to enhance his playing opportunities and continue his career in New York City.
Who are the key players in St. John's backcourt for the upcoming season?
The key players in St. John's backcourt include Avery Brown and Quinn Ellis, alongside returning player Ian Jackson.
