St. John’s lands highest-rated high school recruit under Rick Pitino

NEW YORK — Rick Pitino has landed his highest-rated high school recruit since taking over at St. John’s, earning a commitment Tuesday from 2027 senior Malachi Jordan. Jordan, a 6-7 forward from Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Prolific Prep, is a top-25 prospect in ESPN and 247Sports’ Class of 2027 rankings. “I’m a Johnnie,” Jordan said in a video announcement. Pitino has…