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Nearly a dozen high‑profile prospects have pulled out of the NBA draft, choosing to return to college and altering the roster landscape for dozens of programs across the country.
Veteran coach Rick Pitino is reshaping St. John's men's basketball with a ‘PHD’ mentality, blending experienced returnees and fresh European talent to compete at a high level.
St. John's basketball team is set to transition into a new era with Ruben Prey stepping into the starting center role, backed by strong endorsements from Coach Pitino and key teammates.
After stints at Kansas, Syracuse and Mercer, Cuffe Jr. joins the Red Storm, bringing experience and shooting prowess to a roster bolstered by several newcomers.
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.
After a injury‑marred previous year, Kyle Cuffe Jr. will finish his college career at St. John's, where his father once starred, joining a select group of father‑son duos and bolstering a roster that also welcomes Donnie Freeman and Avery Brown.
Kyle Cuffe Jr. will wear the red and white for the 2026‑27 season, bringing a blend of size, shooting and heritage to Queens.
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.
At the NBA Draft Combine, Flory Bidunga balances solid scrimmage performances against concerns over his size, as analysts project a second‑round or undrafted outcome.
Ian Jackson, a key returnee for St. John’s, aims to turn a modest statistical season into a bounce‑back campaign that could reshape the team’s prospects.
At the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Zuby Ejiofor displayed his shooting prowess, met with several NBA franchises and voiced his intent to become the first St. John's player selected in the first round since 2012.