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St. John's Lands Elite Big Man Theo Edema | St. Johns Red Storm Basketball News
St. John’s basketball just got a major boost with the addition of four-star center Theo Edema, who’s reclassifying from 2027 to 2026 and will arrive this summer. Standing at 6’11”, Edema chose St. John’s over Maryland, BYU, and Stanford — ranked 33rd overall in his original class and 106th in the 2026 class. He’ll join a frontcourt already featuring Lazar Stojkovic and Ruben Prey, and with strong rebounding and defensive potential, he could make an immediate impact. Head coach Rick Pitino signed him to a two-year deal, noting his resemblance to former star Nelly Junior Joseph. Edema, from…
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