Hawks select St. John's forward Zuby Ejiofor at No. 23 in 2026 NBA Draft
Atlanta adds a frontcourt piece late in Round 1.
WIWire Report Intelligence·Updated Jun 24·1 min read
With the 23rd pick in the NBA Draft, the Hawks select Zuby Ejiofor! https://t.co/QVaefZac1E Via @ATLHawks on X
What happened: The Atlanta Hawks selected St. John's forward Zuby Ejiofor with the 23rd overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The selection came via a pick originally tied to Cleveland.
Why it matters: The pick gives Atlanta added frontcourt depth as it shapes its rotation heading into the 2026-27 season. Late first-round bigs offer cost-controlled depth on rookie-scale deals, and Ejiofor joins a Hawks draft class that also added higher-pick talent.
What to watch: Watch for how Ejiofor factors into Atlanta's frontcourt rotation through Summer League and training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season.