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Zuby Ejiofor Emerges as Big East MVP Contender

1/30/2026

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Key Information: Zuby Ejiofor of St. John's is a leading Big East Player of the Year candidate in January 2026, after RJ Luis Jr.'s 2025 win.
He averages 15.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 2.2 blocks per game.
He was the team's steals leader until teammate Dillon Mitchell overtook him.
Ejiofor earned a spot on the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year watch list as conference season progresses.

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Key Information: Zuby Ejiofor of St. John's is a leading Big East Player of the Year candidate in January 2026, after RJ Luis Jr.'s 2025 win.
He averages 15.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 2.2 blocks per game.
He was the team's steals leader until teammate Dillon Mitchell overtook him.
Ejiofor earned a spot on the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year watch list as conference season progresses.