St. John’s signed Malachi Jordan to play big minutes immediately.
The program’s first five-star recruit in 13 years has the ability to make an impact right away and possibly even start as a freshman, coach Rick Pitino believes.
“We were looking for one or two high school players that could contribute right away, and that’s not easy to get. Malachi was the one guy that stood out to us and our style,” Pitino told The Post. “We felt of all the guys we talked about, who’s mature enough to play as a freshman, who can play athletically in the style of play, and Malachi fit like a glove.
“I think he’s multifaceted. He’s a great athlete, he can shoot it, he scores, he has the potential to be a very good defensive player, he passes the ball well.”
