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St. John’s lands Euro 7-footer Lazar Stojkovic as new roster takes shape

Nypost · · 200 words · By Zach Braziller
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It’s two new players in as many days for the Johnnies.

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What happened

It’s two new players in as many days for the Johnnies.

Why it matters

Monday night, it was coveted Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman.

Common ground

Tuesday, 7-foot-1 Serbian big man Lazar Stojkovic committed to Rick Pitino and Co., his agent Nikola Knezevic told The Post.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/sports/st-johns-lands-euro-7-footer-lazar-stojkovi…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 5 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The 18-year-old European big man is the third international addition for St. John’s”
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Two independent sources (Yahoo Sports and a specific report on St. John's landing Stojkovic) confirm that Lazar Stojkovic is 18 years old and is the third international addition to the team.
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web search NEUTRAL — The club is a founding member and shareholder of the Adriatic Basketball Association, and it competes in the Serbian League, the ABA League, and the continental top-tier EuroLeague.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KK_Crvena_zvezda
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web search NEUTRAL — Lazar Stojkovic, the 18-year-old European big man, is the third international addition for St. John’s, following British point guard Quinn Ellis and Montenegrin wing Djordije Jovanovic.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/sports/st-johns-lands-euro-7-f…
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web search NEUTRAL — On Tuesday morning, 18-year-old Serbian center Lazar Stojković is reportedly committing to St. John’s next season.With Stojkovic’s commitment, St. John’s has nine scholarship players on their 2026-27 …
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/st-john-men-basketball-add…
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Claim 2: “He was on campus on Monday and was given a tour of the Garden on Tuesday.”
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Newsday reports that Lazar Stojkovic visited the Red Storm on Monday and committed before leaving on Tuesday. While the 'tour of the Garden' detail is specific to the claim, the general timeline of the visit is supported by Newsday. Other search results for 'Lazar' refer to a novel and are irrelevant.
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 12, 2026 · “Lázár,” by Nelio Biedermann, is a multigenerational novel that spans the collapse of a monarchy, two world wars and a revolution.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/12/books/review/nelio-bieder…
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 23, 2026 · Nelio Biedermann’s “Lázár” appeals in large part because it is unapologetically fictional, outfitted with the accoutrements of the traditional novel.
https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/a-wunderkinds-be…
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 28, 2026 · Nelio Biedermann’s “Lázár” opens with an epigraph taken from a poem by German writer Alfred Lichtenstein. “A blond poet perhaps goes mad” is inscribed on the page in greeting, maybe in …
https://www.tuftsdaily.com/article/2026/04/lazar-heralds-the…
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Claim 3: “following British point guard Quinn Ellis and Montenegrin wing Djordije Jovanovic.”
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The claim that Quinn Ellis (British) and Djordije Jovanovic (Montenegrin) are the other international additions is mentioned in one specific report. The other web results for 'Quinn' are generic name definitions and unrelated to the athlete.
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web search NEUTRAL — Quinn is a unisex given name, derived from an Irish surname. Notable people with the given name include:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinn_(given_name)
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web search NEUTRAL — Quinn is the app for audio erotica. Listen to immersive erotic stories from your favorite voices on the internet.
https://www.tryquinn.com/creators
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 13, 2025 · Quinn is a gender neutral baby name. Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Quinn.
https://www.parents.com/quinn-name-meaning-origin-popularity…
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Claim 4: “Tuesday, 7-foot-1 Serbian big man Lazar Stojkovic committed to Rick Pitino and Co.”
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Three independent sources (Eurohoops, Yahoo Sports, and Newsday) confirm that 7-foot Serbian player Lazar Stojkovic committed to St. John's and Rick Pitino.
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web search NEUTRAL — Lazar Stojkovic, a seven-foot Serbian standout known for his elite rim protection and perimeter skills, commits to St. John’s to become a centerpiece of Rick Pitino’s increasingly international roster…
https://www.eurohoops.net/en/ncaa/1958681/lazar-stojkovic-co…
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web search NEUTRAL — With Stojkovic’s commitment, St. John’s has nine scholarship players on their 2026-27 roster. They’ll hope to fill their remaining spots in the coming weeks after the portal closed on Tuesday.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/st-john-men-basketball-add…
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web search NEUTRAL — Sports College St Johns. St. John's adds Lazar Stojkovic, a 7-footer from Serbia.Lazar Stojkovic, a 7-foot Serbian, visited the Red Storm on Monday and committed before leaving town on Tuesday. He was…
https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/st-johns/st-johns-p2m…
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Claim 5: “Monday night, it was coveted Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman.”
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Multiple independent sources, including ESPN and other sports news reports, confirm that Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman committed to St. John's on Monday.
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web search NEUTRAL — Syracuse transfer forward Donnie Freeman commits to St. John's.St. John’s men’s basketball attempting a late push for Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman. 7 days ago. By Thomas Cavanagh.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Sleepers react to Donnie Freeman committing to St. John's!The College Basketball stock market is LIVE on Stakeholder!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfxI5yhbvwc
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web search NEUTRAL — Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN on Monday, with the Red Storm beating out Kentucky for the talented forward.
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/4854…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.