St. John's Stars Earn Big East Honors

Ejiofor, Hopkins, and Mitchell recognized for standout seasons

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The Big East Conference announced its All-Conference teams, and several players from No. 18 St. John's were recognized for their impressive performances this season. Senior big man Zuby Ejiofor was named to the First Team All-Conference as well as the All-Defensive Team, while teammate Bryce Hopkins earned Second Team All-Conference honors. Dillon Mitchell was also selected to the All-Defensive Team.

Why it matters

St. John's has emerged as one of the top teams in the Big East this season, and these individual accolades highlight the key contributors who have led the Red Storm's success. The recognition of Ejiofor, Hopkins, and Mitchell underscores the depth and talent on this St. John's squad, which is poised for a deep postseason run.

The details

Ejiofor, the Big East Preseason Player of the Year, lived up to the hype by averaging 16.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game on 54.6% shooting. Hopkins, a transfer from another school, also made an immediate impact, earning Second Team All-Conference honors after posting 13.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game. Mitchell, a lesser-known addition, was named to the All-Defensive Team for his well-rounded contributions on both ends of the floor.

  • The Big East announced its All-Conference teams on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

The players

Zuby Ejiofor

A senior big man for No. 18 St. John's who was named to the First Team All-Conference and the All-Defensive Team after a standout season.

Bryce Hopkins

A transfer who made an immediate impact for St. John's, earning Second Team All-Conference honors.

Dillon Mitchell

A lesser-known addition to the St. John's roster who was named to the All-Defensive Team for his well-rounded contributions.

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What they’re saying

“Zuby Ejiofor lived up to the hype as the Big East Preseason Player of the Year, and his recognition on the All-Conference First Team and All-Defensive Team is well-deserved.”

— Rick Pitino, Head Coach, St. John's (amny.com)

“Bryce Hopkins has been a perfect fit for us since transferring, and his Second Team All-Conference selection shows how valuable he's been to our success this season.”

— Rick Pitino, Head Coach, St. John's (amny.com)

“Dillon Mitchell's impact goes beyond the stat sheet, and his inclusion on the All-Defensive Team is a testament to the hard work he's put in to become an elite two-way player.”

— Rick Pitino, Head Coach, St. John's (amny.com)

What’s next

The Big East Tournament will begin on March 13, 2026, where St. John's will look to secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

St. John's has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the Big East, and the individual accolades earned by Ejiofor, Hopkins, and Mitchell highlight the depth and talent of this Red Storm squad. With their sights set on a deep postseason run, St. John's is poised to make some noise in the coming weeks.