Lakers scout Zuby Ejiofor ahead of potential draft pick

The Los Angeles Lakers are evaluating Zuby Ejiofor, a power forward from St. John's University, as they prepare for the NBA draft. Ejiofor, who transferred from the University of Kansas, had a strong final season averaging 15.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, and winning multiple Big East honors. He is known for his defensive skills, with a reported 7-foot-1 wingspan. This year, the Lakers hold the No. 25 pick in the draft and are exploring options to bolster their roster while having significant salary cap space. Ejiofor is projected as a second-round candidate but might go undrafted depending on the evaluations.

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