Overview
- Malachi Jordan, a five‑star wing ranked among the top 25 in the Class of 2027 by recruiting services, announced Tuesday that he committed to St. John’s.
- Jordan averaged 10.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists on the Nike EYBL circuit and won a silver medal with USA Basketball at the 2026 FIBA U18 AmeriCup.
- He drew interest from multiple Power Five programs and visited USC, Kansas, Vanderbilt and Tennessee over the summer before making an official visit to St. John’s in late October.
- Jordan told reporters he chose St. John’s because of Rick Pitino’s history of player development and his candid coaching style, saying Pitino promised to help him reach his full potential.
- The commitment is the highest‑ranked high‑school recruit for St. John’s since Pitino’s 2023 hire and is an early sign that the program may increase high‑school recruiting after relying heavily on the transfer portal.