Zuby Ejiofor believes this year's new-look squad can lead St. John's to new heights
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Consider Zuby Ejiofor impressed.
The lone returning starter from St. John's best season in 25 years believes the new-look roster has the potential to build off last winter and be even better.
Ejiofor, the Big East Most Improved Player and an all-league first team selection as a junior, raved about his new teammates on Wednesday.
Asked if anyone stood out to him through a month of summer workouts, the hulking, high-character big man went down the line on each newcomer.
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