Philadelphia 76ers profile prospect Zuby Ejiofor ahead of NBA draft

The Philadelphia 76ers are evaluating potential draft pick Zuby Ejiofor for the 2026 NBA draft, set for June 23. Ejiofor, a 6-foot-9, 245-pound big man from St. John's, has showcased impressive defensive skills with an average of 2.1 blocks per game in the 2025-26 season. While he has strong rebounding abilities, his shooting remains a work in progress, posting a 30.5% mark from deep. Ejiofor could fill a role as a backup for Joel Embiid to strengthen the Sixers' bench unit as they seek to build around current stars Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe.

• 7:26 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 NBA draft profiles: Philadelphia 76ers prospect Zuby Ejiofor