Rick Pitino, St. John's Add Kansas Transfer Forward Zuby Ejiofor

The former Jayhawk is headed to Queens, joining former UK head coach Rick Pitino and a new-look Red Storm.

Former Kentucky head coach Rick Pitino is yet to step on the court as the new skipper of St. John's for the first time, but he's already doing things that the Red Storm haven't seen in quite some time. 

The longtime coach added yet another transfer portal addition on Monday, as CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein reported that Kansas forward Zuby Ejiofor is headed to Queens:

Kansas transfer Zuby Ejiofor tells me that he has committed to St. John's.

— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) May 15, 2023

A 6-foot-9, 240-pounder out of Garland, Texas, Ejiofor was in the portal after one season with the Jayhawks, in which he played 25 games. In those appearances, he averaged only 5.2 minutes, scoring 1.2 points and adding 1.7 rebounds-per-game. 

Kentucky was one of many programs that reached out, with Ejiofor reportedly giving the Wildcats some though — contingent on the decision made by Oscar Tshiebwe. Reports then circulated that a visit to UK was in the works, but instead a commitment came after visiting St. John's. 

He had also visited Villanova and had visits scheduled with both TCU and San Diego State. Ejiofor was a 4-star recruit and now joins a new-look Red Storm team that includes Penn transfer Jordan Dingle — the son of a former player at UMass under UK coach John Calipari. 

Rick Pitino’s revamped St. John’s roster, featuring just two holdovers from the Anderson regime.

Daniss Jenkins
Jordan Dingle
RJ Luis
Glenn Taylor
Joel Soriano

Nahiem Alleyne
Sean Conway
Quinn Slazinski
Zuby Ejiofor

Drissa Traore
Sadiku Ibine Ayo
Cruz Davis
Brady Dunlap

— Kevin Sweeney (@CBB_Central) May 15, 2023

Kentucky is still without an addition via the portal, though that's expected to change, as former San Diego State forward Keshad Johnson is expected to make his commitment announcement this weekend, with the Cats thought to be the frontrunners. 

The waiting game treks on for UK as NBA draft decisions await and prodding in the portal continues.  

5-star center Flory Bidunga working to schedule Kentucky visit

Kentucky interested in former Texas commit Ron Holland

Former Kentucky point guard Sahvir Wheeler transferring to Washington

Inside Kentucky basketball's somber locker room after NCAA Tourney defeat HERE.

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