In difficult times last winter, St. John’s had two players it could look to that kept everything together.
Zuby Ejiofor and Sadiku Ibine Ayo. They were leaders, players who understood what Rick Pitino wanted and communicated his message well to their teammates.
They’re gone now, and in time someone will have to emerge to fill that void.
Asked by Sports+ who might emerge for that role, Ibine Ayo suggested Ian Jackson, the lone returning starter on the talent-rich roster.
