ZUBY EJIOFOR NEWS

Big 22 points in near win Ejiofor closed Thursday's 99-98 2OT loss to Baylor with 22 points (8-10 FG, 6-12 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, five blocks and one steal in 42 minutes.

Impact Ejiofor popped off against the Bears, with his second straight double-double and a season-high performance in points and blocks. Although the Red Storm couldn't draw the win after double-overtime, the junior center showed why he should be one of the main contributors for the team. He'll look to keep this momentum going as St. John's look to bounce back against Georgia on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting lineup Ejiofor will start Sunday against New Mexico.

Impact It'll be Ejiofor's third start at center this season after he came off the bench Wednesday against Wagner. The junior is averaging seven points and three rebounds across 23.3 minutes to open the campaign.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Relegated to bench Ejiofor will be relegated to the bench for St. John's third game of the season against Wagner.

Impact Ejiofor started both of the Johnnies' first two contests, and was somewhat underwhelming statistically, averaging 6.5 points, 1.5 rebounds and 3.0 blocks. With Wagner being a far inferior opponent, and plenty of other shakeups in St. John's starting five, this move screams head coach Rick Pitino is still tinkering with his rotations.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start in opener Ejiofor Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio for the Red Storm in Monday's season opener against Fordham.

Impact Ejiofor is the incumbent center for St. John's following the departure of Joel Soriano, but he likely had to hold off USC transfer and former four star recruit Vincent Iwuchukwu to keep the job. This is an early sign Ejiofor's 11.2 mpg average from a season ago will be trending upwards, potentially giving him a spot on the fantasy radar.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Sunday Ejiofor is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's clash agaisnt Seton Hall, per the team's official X account.

Impact Ejiofor will return to the bench following a spot start against Providence on Tuesday in place of fellow center Joel Soriano, with Soriano replacing Ejiofor in the starting lineup against Seton Hall. Ejiofor has averaged 4.1 points and 3.2 rebounds per game for the Red Storm this season.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Steps up Tuesday Ejiofor closed with 13 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists, five blocks and two steals over 21 minutes during Tuesday's 80-65 loss to Seton Hall.

Impact Ejiofor hit double-digit scoring for the first time this season, while also logging his first workload greater than 17 minutes. The 6-foot-9 big has appeared in just 26.7 percent of St. John's minutes this season, but his 12.9 percent block rate would rank sixth in the nation if he qualified for the playing time threshold. Ejiofor is averaging 6.3 blocks per 100 possessions.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Kansas F Zuby Ejiofor transferring to St. John's Former Kansas forward Zuby Ejiofor is transferring to St.

MAY 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Former KU forward Zuby Ejiofor picks transfer spot ... with another Hall of Fame coach The former KU basketball freshman will be coached by Rick Pitino at his next stop.

MAY 15, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Makes return Saturday Ejiofor (ankle) produced one rebound and one assist across two minutes during Saturday's 78-55 win over Oklahoma.

Impact Ejiofor played a very limited role in his return after missing three games with an ankle injury. Though he did not attempt a shot, Ejiofor managed to grab an offensive rebound in his limited time on the floor. Ejiofor has played in a very small role off the bench in his first collegiate season, averaging 5.6 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active pregame Saturday Ejiofor (ankle) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Oklahoma, Michael Swain of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Ejiofor has missed the last three games while dealing with a foot injury sustained Jan. 30 versus Kentucky. In 19 appearances off the bench this season, the 6-foot-9 freshman has averaged 1.6 points and 1.9 rebounds while playing 5.6 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not spotted warming up Ejiofor (ankle) wasn't seen warming up ahead of Kansas' top-10 clash with Texas, Michael Swain of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Ejiofor was reportedly expected to be out possibly until mid-February, so it's not exactly surprising that the freshman wasn't seen warming up. Still, it's worth monitoring his progress as he rehabs an ankle injury that's kept him sidelined since he got hurt against Kentucky. Should Ejiofor make a quicker recovery than expected, his next chance to play will come against Oklahoma on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be out until mid-February Kansas coach Bill Self said Monday that Ejiofor (foot) could be out 2-to-3 more weeks, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact Ejiofor was forced out of Saturday's win against Kentucky with a left foot injury suffered during the first half. Self initially said Monday that the 6-foot-9 freshman could be out "for a while," so this new timeline would likely set his earliest possible return as the Feb. 14 game against Oklahoma State. Ejiofor has averaged 1.4 points and 1.9 rebounds in 19 games off the bench this season.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out indefinitely Ejiofor (foot) is out indefinitely, according to Matt Tait of the Lawrence Journal-World.

Impact Kansas' head coach Bill Self said Ejiofor will be unavailable "for a while" because of his injured foot. He is expected to sit out until February at least.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers foot injury Ejiofor exited Saturday's game against Kentucky with a foot injury and will not return, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact Ejiofor suffered the injury in the first half and was ruled out prior to the beginning of the second half. It's unclear how serious the injury may be, but his next chance to take the floor will come Tuesday against Kansas State.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 18, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

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