Hawks select St. John’s star Zuby Ejiofor with No. 23 pick in NBA draft

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The Atlanta Hawks selected St. John's forward/center Zuby Ejiofor with the 23rd pick in the NBA draft, just before the Knicks' pick. Ejiofor is recognized for his toughness and leadership in St. John's recent team turnaround.

NEW YORK — Zuby Ejiofor is headed to the Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta selected the St. John’s forward/center with the No. 23 pick in Tuesday night’s NBA draft at Barclays center. He brings toughness to a Hawks frontcourt. The Hawks selected Ejiofor one pick before the Knicks were set to go at No. 24. Ejiofor emerged as a face of the St. John’s turnaround over the past two seasons, helping lead the ...