Four-star forward Theo Edema commits to St. John’s — and wants to follow the Zuby Ejiofor blueprint
Theo Edema, a four-star forward, has committed to St. John's and plans to reclassify for the upcoming season. This marks a shift in St. John's recruiting strategy, which has focused on older players with professional experience. Edema chose St. John's over several other prominent programs, including Maryland and Stanford.
- ▪Theo Edema is a highly regarded four-star recruit from Cushing Academy in Massachusetts.
- ▪He will reclassify to play for St. John's next season.
- ▪Edema chose St. John's over offers from Maryland, BYU, and Stanford.
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St. John's Red Storm Four-star forward Theo Edema commits to St. John’s — and wants to follow the Zuby Ejiofor blueprint By Zach Braziller Published May 17, 2026, 6:06 p.m. ET Theo Edema committed to St. John's and will reclassify to play next season. Consider this latest addition a changeup, a departure from the bulk of St. John’s offseason. Access the St. John’s beat like never before Get Zach Braziller’s text messages with all the latest St. John’s info and get your questions answered — exclusive to Sports+ subscribers. SIGN UP NOW After bringing in several older players with professional experience from overseas, Rick Pitino and Co. went domestic Sunday, adding their first American high school recruit for next year’s team.
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