St. John's basketball has scored a huge commitment for 2017, landing prized center Zach Brown to boost the team's presence in the paint.
The 4-star prospect announced his decision to join the Red Storm on Twitter on Thursday, saying, "... The place I feel most comfortable is St. John's University."
Brown is regarded as one of the most talented big men in the 2017 recruiting class. He's the fifth-ranked player from the state of Florida, the ninth-ranked center and the 86th-ranked player overall, per 247Sports' composite rankings.
Per ESPN's scouting report, Brown has all the physical attributes to be an impact inside player during his college career:
Brown is an imposing physical presence who combines size, length, an already big frame that should have no problem continuing to add muscle mass, and a good motor.