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St. John’s basketball competing for prospect that will ‘blow up’ this summer

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 28: Head coach Jay Wright of the Villanova Wildcats, left, greets head coach Mike Anderson of the St. John's basketball team before their game at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Porter Binks/Getty Images)

The St. John’s basketball program is pursing a recruit that has some big expectations on his shoulders entering a vital summer with limited outlets to showcase his talents.

Ramses Melendez holds himself in high regard and so does high school basketball team.

In a recent tweet highlighting the schools that are showing interest in the 6-foot-6 Class of 2021 guard, Central Pointe Christian Academy noted that the prospect will “blow up this summer, regardless of quarantine.