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Who St. John’s insiders are tipping to be the team’s next leaders

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Who St. John’s insiders are tipping to be the team’s next leaders

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St. John's Red Storm guard Ian Jackson takes a practice shot during an open practice at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026.
St. John’s Red Storm guard Ian Jackson takes a practice shot during an open practice at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 4, 2026. Jason Szenes for the NY Post

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.

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