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There are numerous surprising aspects to this magical St. John’s season to pick from.&nbsp;

Zuby Ejiofor’s emergence from a backup to a star.&nbsp;

The stifling, second-ranked defense in terms of efficiency.&nbsp;

<a href="https://nypost.com/2025/02/11/sports/rj-luis-in-conversation-for-big-east-player-of-the-year-honors/">RJ Luis’ Big East Player of the Year candidacy</a>.&nbsp;

There are numerous surprising aspects to this St. John’s season to pick from. {ai:summary}St. John's basketball season is marked by several standout developments, including Zuby Ejiofor's rise from backup to star player and a highly efficient defense ranked second overall. Additionally, RJ Luis is emerging as a candidate for Big East Player of the Year. #sports

St. John’s magical ride to Big East supremacy starts and ends with one important attribute

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