‘Relentless’ Zuby Ejiofor has proved himself as St. John’s best player
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — St. John's has more talented players than Zuby Ejiofor. We have more skilled players. There are players with higher upside potential. But through 11 games, there may not be a better player. Just ask Rick Pitino. In a recent press conference, he talked about Johnny's problems guarding teams playing without true big […]
Rick Pitino fumes over referees’ decision to ice Zuby Ejiofor late in St. John’s loss
Rick Pitino was fouled by Jayden Nunn in the closing minutes of No. 22 St. John's 99-98 loss in overtime, icing Zubie Ejiofor at the free throw line and calling for a replay. I was furious at the decision. No. 13 Baylor. Baylor coach Scott Drew called for a review, believing Ejiofor may have elbowed […]
St. John’s Zuby Ejiofor hopes high-energy-second half can be ‘stepping stone’
Maybe Zuby Ejiofor is starting to find his game. That gave the big man hope after he finally woke up in the second half of the game between No. 22 St. John's and Wagner at Carnesecca Arena. Although he started in place of Vince Iwchukwu, the 6-foot-9 Ejiofor came back late with eight points, three […]
Rick Pitino may send Zuby Ejiofor to bench due to rebounding woes
Rick Pitino is considering a change at center. After Zuby Ejiofor's second straight dominant performance, Pitino could start in his place with Vince Iwchukw. “Zubby didn't have any offensive rebounds, and that's what worries me,” Pitino said after St. John's 96-73 win over Quinnipiac at Carnesecca Arena. “We might have to start Vince because he […]
Zuby Ejiofor looks primed for a dominant St. John’s breakout
Cadary Richmond and Davon Smith were big additions in the transfer portal. RJ Lewis and Simeon Wilcher were the main returning players, with the former finally getting healthy and the latter being praised for his improvement after a quiet freshman season. But St. John's best player Thursday night was Zuby Ejiofor. No wonder Rick Pitino […]