Zuby Ejiofor thrives at St. John's after Kansas transfer

Zuby Ejiofor's move from Kansas to St. John’s has proved to be a significant benefit for the Red Storm. When Kansas added All-American Hunter Dickinson two years ago, Ejiofor decided to leave. Kansas coach Bill Self expressed disappointment but understood his player's decision. "We supported whatever he wanted to do," Self said. Ejiofor had limited playing time at Kansas, averaging just over 5 minutes in 25 games. After transferring, he chose St. John’s over other schools like Villanova and TCU. In his first season, he served as a backup but showed great improvement throughout the year. This season, Ejiofor has thrived under coach Rick Pitino. He was named one of the team captains and received the Big East Most Improved Player award. He is now a key player, averaging 14.6 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. "I'm grateful for my time at Kansas," Ejiofor said, highlighting his positive experience at St. John’s. Coach Pitino praised Ejiofor as the team’s MVP, calling him essential to their strong defense. Ejiofor set a St. John’s record with 33 points in a Big East Tournament semifinal. He now aims to lead St. John’s to their first NCAA Tournament win in 25 years against No. 15 Omaha on Thursday. Ejiofor’s former teammates recognized his hard work at Kansas. Dajuan Harris Jr. noted, "He always worked hard every day at practice." Both teams are hopeful they can meet in the tournament, which would create an exciting matchup.