St. John’s Makes Malachi Jordan’s Signing Official

St. John’s announced on November 12, 2026, that Malachi Jordan had officially signed with the men’s basketball program. The Class of 2027 forward committed to the Red Storm on November 3, following an official visit to the school.

Coach Rick Pitino said Jordan suits the team’s fast-paced style and called him a special young man. St. John’s has leaned heavily on transfers in recent years, but Pitino has sought to put renewed emphasis on recruiting high school players.

Jordan, listed at 6-foot-6 and 225 pounds, is rated a four-star prospect. Rivals ranks him 22nd nationally in his class, seventh among small forwards and seventh among Florida players. He is St. John’s highest-ranked recruit since 2013.

Jordan is originally from Nashville, Tennessee. Vanderbilt and Kansas were considered leading contenders for him, while Tennessee and USC also had stronger predicted chances than St. John’s, Rivals’ rankings indicated.

Pitino’s recent players include Daniss Jenkins, Dillon Mitchell, Bryce Hopkins, Kadary Richmond and Zuby Ejiofor; some have made it to the NBA, while others compete in the NBA G League. Jordan’s addition gives St. John’s a significant high school recruiting win as UConn has secured two other five-star players in the 2027 class, NaVorro Bowman Jr. and Jordan Page. Pitino still has more recruiting work ahead, but Jordan’s signing helps the Red Storm narrow the gap.