4-star SG Kelvin Odih, former West Virginia signee, commits to St. John's, Rick Pitino

Kelvin Odih, a four-star shooting guard in the 2025 class, has committed to St. John’s, he told On3.

The 6-foot-4 senior out of SoCal Academy (CA) was originally signed with West Virginia, but reopened his recruitment in mid-March after the Mountaineers’ coaching change.

Several programs, including Louisville and Utah, showed interest in Odih prior to his commitment to Rick Pitino and the Johnnies.

Odih on his commitment to St. John’s

Kelvin Odih discussed his decision to choose St. John’s with On3.

“I didn’t want to pass up on the opportunity to play for one of the best coaches ever. What stood out was Coach Pitino is all about the right things and is all about getting his players to their maximum potential.”

According to On3’s 2025 Player Rankings, Odih is the No. 67 overall player in the class. He’s also the No. 19 shooting guard and the No. 8 player in California.

Scouting Report

On3’s Jamie Shaw had this to say about Kelvin Odih:

Kelvin Odih has always carried a lengthy and physical frame that is filled with combustible bounce. Where he has developed the most over the past eight to 12 months is with his ability to play on the ball. At 6-foot-4 with a plus wingspan, Odih brings a physicality to the point of attack. He can slide his feet and open his hips at pace, but he will also get into the ball handler while maintaining leverage.

Offensively, Odih is at his best getting downhill. He can be a blur in transition, and he quickly turns defense into offense when he is locked in. His ability on the ball has really improved over the past high school and travel ball season. He is playing with a good pace in the half-court and seeing the reads as he works through his progressions when changing levels. Odih can collapse a defense with his twitchy first step and finish at the rim or spray a pass.

His offensive game is still developing, but with he steep strides he has taken over the past year, there is a real on-ball future for him. With his toughness and defensive upside, he initially opened our eyes as a prospect, but continuing on an upward trend, he has continued to climb the rankings. There is a lot of intrigue here, and it sounds like he is looking for a place where he can continue to develop. You will not have to teach toughness.