By ADAM ZAGORIA Transferring Kansas big man Zuby Ejiofor has landed at St. John’s, giving Rick Pitino the power forward he needed. The 6-foot-9, 240-pound native of Garland, Texas chose the Johnnies after visiting over the weekend. He also visited Villanova and considered TCU and San Diego State. “I heard everything they had to say and I felt the love from the entire … [Read more...] about St. John’s adds former Kansas big man Zuby Ejiofor
Syracuse lands 7-foot-4 Florida State transfer Naheem McLeod
By CHARLIE PARENT & ADAM ZAGORIA Florida State transfer Naheem McLeod has committed to Syracuse following a visit a week ago, he announced on social media. The 7-foot-4 big man from Philadelphia, who averaged 3.8 points and 2.7 rebounds last season, and was immediately impressed by campus and the vision the staff had for him. He also considered Mississippi … [Read more...] about Syracuse lands 7-foot-4 Florida State transfer Naheem McLeod
St. John’s lands high-scoring Penn transfer Jordan Dingle
By ADAM ZAGORIA Rick Pitino has his scoring guard. Penn transfer and Ivy League Player of the Year Jordan Dingle, a native of Valley Stream, N.Y., has committed to St. John’s as a graduate transfer. “Really excited to have Jordan Dingle joining the Red Storm,” said Pitino. “His goals are plain and simple. As a loyal New Yorker, help bring back St. John’s to basketball … [Read more...] about St. John’s lands high-scoring Penn transfer Jordan Dingle
Syracuse lands 4-star Class of 2024 forward Donnie Freeman
By ADAM ZAGORIA Donnie Freeman, the 6-foot-9 Class of 2024 forward from St. John’s (DC) and Team Takeover, committed to Syracuse on Thursday. Ranked as the 32nd ranked prospect in the national class of 2024, he chose the Orange over Alabama, Iowa, Georgia Tech and Texas. “I’ll be going to Syracuse University,” he announced with Adam Finkelstein on … [Read more...] about Syracuse lands 4-star Class of 2024 forward Donnie Freeman
St. Johns’s adds Iona transfer Sadiku Ibine Ayo
St. John’s coach Rick Pitino has now added four Iona transfers to his new team at St. John’s. The Red Storm on Tuesday announced the addition of Iona transfer Sadiku Ibine Ayo, who joins former teammates Cruz Davis, Quinn Slazinski and Daniss Jenkins. “Sadiku Ibine Ayo can play multiple positions, he’s an outstanding athlete, and he’s one of the finest young men I have … [Read more...] about St. Johns’s adds Iona transfer Sadiku Ibine Ayo