Redshirt junior forward Daniela Abies got a rare second chance with St. John’s.

After playing at Wichita State in her first two seasons, St. John’s tried recruiting Abies in the transfer portal ahead of the 2024-25 season.

She ultimately picked Miami.

But after suffering a season-ending injury after eight games in December, Abies decided to re-enter the portal, and she was relieved to learn St. John’s coach Joe Tartamella still saw her potential.

“I do regret not coming here the first time,” she told The Post last month.

Daniela Abies speaks at media day in Carnesecca Arena, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST

Abies hasn’t played basketball in nine months. She was only cleared to return to basketball-related activities in August and is still getting acclimated to S

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