Zuby Ejiofor is a smart, high-motor right-handed big who is especially valuable as an offensive rebounder. Ejiofor averaged 16.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 2.1 blocked shots per game this season at St. John’s. He won the major Big East awards: Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and Big East Tournament MVP. At 6'8" with a 7'2" wingspan and a 245-pound frame, Ejiofor is on the small side for a NBA center, but there is no doubting he can play. We view him as a center. Some may question that at 6'8", but his 7'2" wingspan is the same as Isaiah Hartenstein and Goga Bitadze. Ejiofor has good hands, reacts quickly, and moves his feet well. He posted the sixth-fastest shuttle run time at the 2026 NBA Draft Combine and jumped a 38" max vertical. Ejiofor led the Big East in total points scored, blocked shots per game, total free throws made, total free throw attempts, and box score plus/minus. His 1.67-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio is better than many two guards, and it speaks to his feel as more than just an energy big. He shot only 30.5% from three-point range, but that is not a major part of his game, as he attempted just 59 threes this season. He also shot 71.8% from the free throw line. Defensively, St. John’s was 1.7 points per 100 possessions better with Ejiofor in the game. He can get down and guard smaller opponents, block shots, compete on the glass, and make multiple-effort plays. Even with the good hops, Ejiofor did struggle to finish near the rim in halfcourt sets, which is worth monitoring. He started his NCAA career at Kansas as a freshman, then played three seasons for Rick Pitino at St. John’s. With his motor, intelligence, defensive versatility, offensive rebounding, and passing feel, we think Ejiofor can become a low-tier NBA starting center at some point in his career.
