Big Man KC Ndefo almost missed Saint Peter's tourney run

St. Peter's KC Ndefo speaks to reporters before NCAA college basketball practice, Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Jersey City, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

St. Peter's KC Ndefo speaks to reporters during NCAA college basketball practice, Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Jersey City, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

St. Peter's KC Ndefo, surrounded by teammates, speaks to reporters before NCAA college basketball practice, Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Jersey City, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

St. Peter's KC Ndefo walks on the court for NCAA college basketball practice, Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Jersey City, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

St. Peter's KC Ndefo speaks to reporters during NCAA college basketball practice, Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Jersey City, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

St. Peter's KC Ndefo, left at podium and surrounded by teammates, speaks to reporters before NCAA college basketball practice, Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Jersey City, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)