Zuby Ejiofor

Zuby Ejiofor spent his freshman year at Kansas before taking his talents to St. John's for his sophomore and junior seasons. He broke out for the Red Storm in 2024-25, posting averages of 14.7 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.4 blocks on 57.7% shooting in 31.8 minutes a night. The breakout resulted in selections for the NABC North Atlantic District First Team, All-Big East First Team, and Big East All-Tournament Team, and he was also named Big East Most Improved Player. Ejiofor is physically imposing on the court, particularly in the low post and on offensive rebounds. At 6-foot-9, 240 lbs, the athletic forward uses his strength to his advantage when going against taller defenders, as he likes to attack the basket by posting or facing up. He's got a nice touch on his shot, can finish with either hand, is great at running the floor, excels on the glass, and has shown growth in the pick-and-roll and his overall feel for the game. He has a knack for getting downhill and finishing through contact, which is something he does with regularity. The combination of size and strength mixed with Ejiofor's propensity for creating extra opportunities on the glass would make him an ideal depth piece in the frontcourt for a number of NBA teams. Playing for a coach like Rick Pitino at St. John's has also been beneficial for the Garland, Texas native, as he's improved at setting screens, defending, handling the rock and playing within a system. He shot 22.2% from 3 this past season on 1.2 attempts per game, so continuing to work on his range would only help his already solid offensive game. Ejiofor has the size and skill set comparable to Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons and Jarace Walker of the Indiana Pacers.