Ruben Prey’s St. John’s moment is here: ‘Want him to be great’
Ruben Prey is set to become the starting center for St. John's Red Storm after two seasons as a backup. Coach Rick Pitino expressed high expectations for Prey, emphasizing his patience and loyalty to the team. The program had considered other high-profile centers but ultimately decided to give Prey the opportunity to shine.
- ▪Ruben Prey is a 6-foot-11 Portuguese player for St. John's Red Storm.
- ▪He has served as a backup for the past two seasons and is now slated to be the starting center.
- ▪Coach Rick Pitino has high expectations for Prey, highlighting his loyalty and patience.
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St. John's Red Storm Ruben Prey’s St. John’s moment is here: ‘Want him to be great’ By Zach Braziller Published May 18, 2026, 6:45 p.m. ET Rubén Prey #17 of the St. John's Red Storm goes up for a shot as forward Will Hornseth #13 of the Northern Iowa Panthers defends. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google It’s Ruben Prey’s time to shine. The 6-foot-11 Portuguese import is slated to be St. John’s starting center next year after serving as Zuby Ejiofor’s backup each of the past two seasons. 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.
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