<p>NEW YORK — Guard Montez Mathis has transferred to St. John’s after three seasons at Rutgers.</p>
<p>St. John’s coach Mike Anderson announced the move on Thursday of the Baltimore native who played in 90 games and made 67 starts for the Scarlet Knights.</p>
<p>Mathis averaged 8.3 points and helped Rutgers advance to the NCAA Tournament Round of 32 in its first appearance since 1991. He shot 38.3% and averaged 2.8 boards in 21.3 minutes per game and finished in double figures 10 times, highlighted by a 25-point game in a win over Purdue.</p>
<p>Mathis will have two years of eligibility remaining.</p>
<p>“He has the ability to score and defend at a high level and he is a great fit for our program,” Anderson said. "Plus, he’s a veteran and a proven winner at the collegiate and high school levels. That’s invaluable when you’re establishing a winning culture.”</p>
<p>As a sophomore, Mathis started 31 games, averaging 7.4 points and 3.5 rebounds. He averaged 8.5 points as a freshman.</p>
<p>St. John’s posted a 16-11 record this past season.</p>
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