
Theo Edema Set to Bolster St. John’s Men’s Basketball Program
Top-15 recruit Theo Edema will join St. John's for the 2026-27 season, bringing elite size and a developing skill set under coach Rick Pitino.
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Top-15 recruit Theo Edema will join St. John's for the 2026-27 season, bringing elite size and a developing skill set under coach Rick Pitino.

Top‑15 center Theo Edema, a 6‑foot‑11 Nigerian with a 7‑foot‑5 wingspan, signs with St. John’s, aiming to contribute off the bench under coach Rick Pitino.

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Theo Edema, a 4‑star center originally ranked No.33, will reclassify to the 2026 class and join St. John's this summer, adding depth to a frontcourt that already includes Lazar Stojkovic and Ruben Prey.

Theo Edema, a highly-touted center from the class of 2027, has pledged to St. John's men's basketball and will reclassify to play in the 2026 season.

Highly touted center Theo Edema has pledged to St. John’s University, reclassifying to the 2026 class after a recruitment battle that included Stanford, Maryland and BYU. The 6‑foot‑11, 235‑pound big man brings elite defensive skills and a championship pedigree to the Big East program.

Theo Edema, a 7‑foot four‑star recruit, announced his commitment to St. John's University and will reclassify to the 2026 cycle, sparking excitement across the college basketball landscape.