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St. John’s hires Tom Ostrom as interim GM with transfer portal business looming
- St. John’s appointed Tom Ostrom to serve as interim general manager and consultant to guide the program during the recruiting period.
- Pitino said Ostrom will decide if he wants the job long-term, highlighting Ostrom’s extensive coaching résumé.
- Ostrom is expected to work the transfer portal and coordinate recruiting as St. John’s navigates upcoming roster changes.
- Ostrom has coached at multiple programs and is described by Pitino as a trustworthy, tireless worker.
- The program fired former general manager Matt Abdelmassih in January amid an internal financial review.
- Pitino indicated Ostrom’s appointment is designed to bridge recruiting during the transfer era.
- Ostrom resides in West Virginia with his wife and four children, adding regional ties to the staffing plan.
- The school intends to maintain competitiveness in transfers and recruiting without committing to a long-term financial cap.
- St. John’s plans to be active in the transfer portal under Ostrom’s guidance.
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