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Zuby Ejiofor
Dated team records (2)
- Current basis: Licensed roster, October 9, 2026: listed with Atlanta Hawks
- NBA directory, September 22, 2026: listed with Atlanta Hawks
The newest dated listing sets the current team; a reviewed transaction announced later overrides it. Older records remain history.
Zuby Ejiofor is a 22-year-old power forward, listed at 6′9″ (206 cm). Zuby Ejiofor is listed with the Atlanta Hawks in the licensed roster dated October 9, 2026.
2026-27 game log
Reported highs in 2 logged games
Only reported values contribute; unavailable statistics are not treated as zero.
7PointsOct 8, 2026 @ SAS
4ReboundsOct 8, 2026 @ SAS
2AssistsOct 5, 2026 vs MEM
13-pointersOct 8, 2026 @ SAS
1StealsOct 8, 2026 @ SAS
0BlocksOct 8, 2026 @ SAS
FG, 3P and FT show made-attempted shots. — means unavailable; 0 is a reported zero.
| Date | Opp | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3P | FT | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8 preseason | @ SAS | W 123–116 | 14:12 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Oct 5 preseason | vs MEM | L 123–132 | 15:20 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 0-2 | 1-2 | +8 |
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FG, 3P and FT show made-attempted shots. — means unavailable; 0 is a reported zero.
| Date | Opp | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3P | FT | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8 preseason | @ SAS | W 123–116 | 14:12 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Oct 5 preseason | vs MEM | L 123–132 | 15:20 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 0-2 | 1-2 | +8 |
Game records. Only stored games are listed. The player-game feed omits free throws; other box-score records may include them.
Quick answers
- How old is Zuby Ejiofor?
- Zuby Ejiofor is 22 years old. He was born on April 20, 2004.
- How tall is Zuby Ejiofor?
- Zuby Ejiofor is 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm) tall and plays PF, per the NBA directory dated September 22, 2026.
- Where is Zuby Ejiofor from?
- Zuby Ejiofor is from the United States and played at St. John's before the NBA.
- What team does Zuby Ejiofor play for?
- Zuby Ejiofor is listed with the Atlanta Hawks in the licensed roster dated October 9, 2026. A roster listing does not establish a contract-signing date.
- What number does Zuby Ejiofor wear?
- The NBA directory lists Zuby Ejiofor at No. 20 for the Atlanta Hawks. Edition date: September 22, 2026. Roster numbers can change.
- When is Zuby Ejiofor's next game?
- Zuby Ejiofor and the Atlanta Hawks next play at the Indiana Pacers on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 7:00 pm Eastern Time (preseason).
- Does Zuby Ejiofor play on Christmas Day?
- No. The Atlanta Hawks are not in any of the 5 games on the NBA Christmas Day schedule.
- When was Zuby Ejiofor drafted?
- Zuby Ejiofor was the No. 23 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, selected by the Atlanta Hawks out of St. John's.
About Zuby Ejiofor
Chukwuebuka Ejiofor (born April 20, 2004) is an American professional basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks and St. John's Red Storm.
- Born
- April 20, 2004 (age 22) Dallas, Texas, U.S.
- Listed height
- 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
- Listed weight
- 240 lb (109 kg)
- Position
- Power forward
- High school
- Garland (Garland, Texas)
- College
- Kansas (2022–2023) St. John's (2023–2026)
- NBA draft
- 2026: 1st round, 23rd overall pick
- Playing career
- 2026–present
Career highlights and awards
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award (2026)
- Big East Player of the Year (2026)
- 2× First-team All-Big East (2025, 2026)
- Big East Defensive Player of the Year (2026)
- Big East Most Improved Player (2025)
- Big East All-Defensive team (2026)
- Big East tournament MVP (2026)
- AP Honorable Mention All-American (2026)
- Haggerty Award (2026)
Career statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | Kansas | 25 | 0 | 5.1 | .650 | – | .500 | 1.7 | .2 | .1 | .6 | 1.2 |
| 2023–24 | St. John's | 33 | 1 | 11.2 | .489 | .375 | .712 | 3.1 | .7 | .4 | 1.1 | 4.3 |
| 2024–25 | St. John's | 36* | 35 | 31.8 | .577 | .222 | .708 | 8.1 | 1.6 | .9 | 1.4 | 14.7 |
| 2025–26 | St. John's | 37 | 37 | 30.0 | .536 | .305 | .718 | 7.3 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 16.3 |
| Career | 131 | 73 | 21.0 | .550 | .277 | .709 | 5.4 | 1.7 | .7 | 1.4 | 10.0 |
Per-game averages. † won an NBA championship · * led the league · ‡ NBA record (as marked).
whynba profile fields · Checked
- Height
- 6′ 9″
- Weight
- 240 lb
- Position
- PF
- Jersey
- 20
- Country
- USA
- School / last affiliation
- St. John's
- Draft year
- 2026
- Draft pick
- Round 1 · Pick 23
How acquired: #23 Pick in 2026 Draft. This is the roster note stored on the official team page at the last source check, not a live transaction wire.
No 2025-26 per-game points, rebounds, and assists are stored for this profile. A blank line is not a zero line.
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Roster observations
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Roster refresh overdue. This saved assignment may have changed.
| Team | First observed | Last confirmed | Later directory change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | None recorded | NBA directory |
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