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Zuby Ejiofor Leads All-BIG EAST First Team Honors

3/9/2026

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Summary

Ejiofor Joins All-Defensive Team

Zuby Ejiofor of St. John's was named to the unanimous All-BIG EAST First Team.
The Big East introduced an All-Defensive Team this season, including Ejiofor and Dillon Mitchell.
UConn placed three players on the All-BIG EAST First Team: Silas Demary Jr., Alex Karaban, and Tarris Reed Jr.
The Player of the Year will be announced on March 11.
The Defensive Player of the Year will be announced on March 9.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1979, the BIG EAST Conference transformed college basketball by emphasizing competitive play among founding members like Georgetown, Syracuse, and St. John's. The conference quickly gained prominence, aided by a partnership with ESPN, and introduced the All-Defensive Team to recognize diverse player contributions, reflecting its ongoing commitment to excellence and shaping future recruitment strategies.

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Ejiofor Joins All-Defensive Team

Zuby Ejiofor of St. John's was named to the unanimous All-BIG EAST First Team.
The Big East introduced an All-Defensive Team this season, including Ejiofor and Dillon Mitchell.
UConn placed three players on the All-BIG EAST First Team: Silas Demary Jr., Alex Karaban, and Tarris Reed Jr.
The Player of the Year will be announced on March 11.
The Defensive Player of the Year will be announced on March 9.

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