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Former St. John’s basketball star named Defensive Player of the Year

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 14: Justin Simon of the Hawks drives to the basket against Mitchell Norton and Jarred Bairstow of the Wildcats during game three of the NBL Semi-Final Series between the Perth Wildcats and the Illawarra Hawks at RAC Arena, on June 14, 2021, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Former St. John’s basketball standout Justin Simon wins NBL Defensive Player of the Year

Earlier this week, former St. John’s basketball wing Justin Simon was awarded the 2020-21 Damian Martin Trophy Award as the Best Defensive Player in the NBL.