PHILADELPHIA – La Salle men's basketball has signed point guard Johnny Magna Jr. of Christ the King High School in Queens, New York, for the 2027-28 season, head coach Darris Nichols announced.

A 6-foot-4 point guard, Magna joins the Explorers following an impressive junior campaign in which he averaged 17.1 points, 7.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game. He also shot 94% from the free throw line while posting an outstanding 4.3-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio.

Magna established himself as one of New York City's premier young guards, earning First Team CHSAA honors as a junior. He was the only underclassman selected to the first team in New York City, further highlighting his impact against some of the area's top competition.

Throughout his prep career, Magna has continued to build his reputation on the national stage, earning Nike Chosen 1 MVP recognition as well as being named MVP and winning the City is Mine title. Magna also captured a Brooklyn-Queens title and will look to capture more accolades during his senior season.

Magna's combination of size, scoring ability and playmaking makes him a versatile addition to the La Salle backcourt. His ability to facilitate the offense, create scoring opportunities for teammates and contribute on the glass was evident throughout his junior season.

His recruitment attracted significant Division I interest, with early offers from Mississippi State, Arizona State, Texas A&M, Fordham, TCU, Illinois, East Carolina and others.

Magna is the son of John and Lorine Magna. He will join the Explorers ahead of the 2027-28 campaign, bringing an accomplished high school résumé and a proven ability to impact the game in multiple facets.