Federico Mussini To Pursue Pro Basketball Career

QUEENS, N.Y. – Rising junior guard Federico Mussini has decided to pursue a professional basketball career in Europe and will not return to St. John’s for the 2017-18 campaign.

“It was an honor to wear a St. John’s jersey for the last two years,” said Mussini. “This was an incredible experience for me to be a part of such a great university in New York City. I want to thank Coach Mullin and the entire coaching staff for everything I learned from them. I also want to thank all the St. John’s fans for their support at Carnesecca Arena and Madison Square Garden.”

Mussini played in 62 games and made 25 starts for the Red Storm over the past two seasons. The 6-foot-2 guard from Reggio Emilia, Italy averaged 9.5 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists during his career in Queens. Mussini also drained 112 3-pointers and shot 85.9 percent at the free-throw line.

“We are supportive of Federico’s decision and wish him the best of luck,” said St. John’s Head Coach Chris Mullin. “It was a pleasure to coach Federico for the last two years. He represented our program well both on and off the court. Federico is a terrific person and a model teammate with a bright future ahead.”

The BIG EAST All-Academic Team honoree averaged 8.2 points playing 19.2 minutes per game over 30 appearances last season. Mussini finished second on the team with 56 threes on 42.7 percent shooting beyond the arc in 2016-17.

“I believe I am ready to take the next step in my career and play professionally back in Europe,” Mussini added. “I will never forget this experience and I am sure that my teammates will have very successful seasons ahead. I will always support them and the St. John’s basketball program.”