Moe Harkless is training at IMG Academy in preparation for a professional career.

"This is a really important time in my life," said Harkless, who declared for the NBA draft after being named Big East Rookie of the Year. "I know why I'm down here in Florida and that's to work on my game and get better.

"I've been really focusing on my jump shot and my ball handling. I've also been working on strength and conditioning and just cleaning up the little things leading up to draft day."

Harkless credits the St. John’s coaching staff for his rapid development as a freshman.

"Coach Lavin and the entire coaching staff have been really supportive and they've helped me out a lot," said Harkless. "Coach Mike Dunlap and coach Rico Hines are two coaches who have NBA experience and they worked really hard to help me get better. Everyone was a huge help."

Josiah Turner, once regarded as one of the top two point guards in the country, is considering transferring to St. John’s.

Turner is leaving Arizona after averaging 6.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists during his freshman season.

The 6-foot-3 guard will have to sit out a year due to NCAA transfer rules.

Moe Harkless will sign a player-agent deal with Happy Walters.

Harkless, a 6-foot-8 swingman out of St. John’s, is currently working out at IMG Academies.

He is projected as a mid to late first round pick.