St. John’s misses out on top transfer center Massamba Diop in big blow
St. John's has missed out on top transfer center Massamba Diop, who chose Gonzaga over the Red Storm, dealing a significant setback in their effort to replace Zuby Ejiofor. The 7-foot-1 Arizona State freshman had visited both schools recently, with St. John's believing it was a strong contender. With Diop headed west, the team may now look to European options to fill the frontcourt need. The decision narrows the field in the competitive transfer portal landscape.
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St. John's Red Storm St. John’s misses out on top transfer center Massamba Diop in big blow By Zach Braziller Published April 28, 2026, 7:57 p.m. ET Arizona State Sun Devils center Massamba Diop (35) passes the ball. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images St. John’s search for a Zuby Ejiofor replacement continues. It lost out to Gonzaga for top center target Massamba Diop of Arizona State on Tuesday, according to sources. The two schools both hosted the 7-foot-1 Diop over the previous two weekends, and the Johnnies believed they were in a good position to land the freshman standout, but ultimately, Diop is headed out West. They were really the only two schools that had a chance at Diop, once he decided to enter the transfer portal weeks ago.
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