Summary
Duke Blue Devils defeated St. John's Red Storm in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Zuby Ejiofor, a key player for St. John's, played his final college game and received recognition from the NCAA for his contribution to the team.
Key Facts
- Duke Blue Devils beat St. John's Red Storm in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.
- Duke had a strong performance with Cameron Boozer scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds.
- Isaiah Evans contributed 25 points for Duke.
- Zuby Ejiofor, playing for St. John's, scored 17 points in his final college game.
- Ejiofor began his college career at Kansas and then moved to St. John's for three seasons.
- The NCAA acknowledged Ejiofor's impact by sharing a positive farewell message.
- Ejiofor was named 2025–26 Big East Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year.
- He was also an AP All-American Honorable Mention and two-time All-Big East First Team player.
