Zuby Ejiofor Leads St. John’s to First Big East Title in 40 Years

The junior forward has transformed into a team leader, earning Big East Most Improved Player honors and national recognition for his breakout season.

Zuby Ejiofor, a 6-foot-9 junior forward, was named the Big East's Most Improved Player after a stellar season averaging 14.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, and leading the nation with 4.3 offensive rebounds per game.
Ejiofor played a pivotal role in St. John’s securing its first outright Big East regular-season championship since 1985 and achieving a No. 6 national ranking.
His development under head coach Rick Pitino includes becoming a team captain, improving his defensive versatility, and hitting two game-winning buzzer-beaters this season against Providence and Marquette.
Ejiofor transferred from Kansas in 2023 after limited playing time and has since emerged as a cornerstone of St. John’s third-ranked defensive unit in efficiency.
St. John’s enters the Big East Tournament as the top seed, with more potential accolades expected for the team and head coach Rick Pitino later this week.