Zuby Ejiofor transfer, explained: Why St. John's star left Bill Self, Kansas to join Rick Pitino's Red Storm
Zuby Ejiofor blossomed into one of college basketball's biggest talents during his time in St. John's. That didn't seem likely four years ago.
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Zuby Ejiofor has blossomed into one of college basketball's finest talents across his four-year career. The St. John's big man has come to prominence as a member of the Red Storm, collecting two All-Big East appearances and, in 2026, Big East Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Such performances seemed unlikely during his freshman season. Before Ejiofor hit depth-defying heights in Queens, he was a sparingly-played reserve for Kansas. Suffice to say, Ejiofor found life under Rick Pitino.
But just what brought him to Lawrence? And why did he opt to trade jerseys partway through his scholastic career? Here's what you need to go.