Zuby Ejiofor makes St. John's basketball history with emphatic triple-double

"That was a really special moment. He's very well rested because he took a day off against Connecticut. Just to put on a performance like this in front of the best fans in the country, it means everything to just have this type of performance with my family in the crowd as well."

"The Red Storm captain notched the fifth triple-double in team history since 1985-86 on Saturday night with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 32-point blowout win over Villanova. He joined Mark Jackson, David Cain, Ron Artest, and Kadary Richmond in the exclusive club."

"What made the game and performance from Zuby Ejiofor more impactful was the dreadful showing St. John's had three days earlier against No. 6 UConn, losing by 32 points in its highly anticipated rematch."

Zuby Ejiofor, the Red Storm captain, achieved a historic milestone by recording the fifth triple-double in St. John's basketball history since 1985-86, joining an exclusive group that includes Mark Jackson, David Cain, Ron Artest, and Kadary Richmond. In the dominant 32-point win over Villanova, Ejiofor finished with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. This marked his first triple-double at any level of his career. Head coach Rick Pitino acknowledged the significance of the performance, noting Ejiofor's rest following a difficult 32-point loss to UConn three days prior. The likely Big East Player of the Year is averaging 15.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.9 blocks, and 1.1 steals per game.

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