Four-star forward Theo Edema commits to St. John’s — and wants to follow the Zuby Ejiofor blueprint

Consider this latest addition a changeup, a departure from the bulk of St. John’s offseason.

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After bringing in several older players with professional experience from overseas, Rick Pitino and Co. went domestic Sunday, adding their first American high school recruit for next year’s team.

Theo Edema, a highly regarded four-star, top 50 big man from Cushing Academy (Mass.), chose the Johnnies over Maryland, BYU and Stanford, he told The Post.

Creighton and Auburn were also involved.