Dillon Mitchell may return to St. John's after eligibility ruling
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 2:42 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Dillon Mitchell, currently a rookie with the Boston Celtics, could rejoin St. John's men's basketball due to a new ruling allowing a fifth season of eligibility. Mitchell has not signed an NBA contract and remains eligible to return if he does not reach an agreement with Boston. St. John's is facing roster adjustments following the academic ineligibility of forward Gildas Gimenez. The team is also interested in Auburn forward Keyshawn Hall, who is eyeing a similar fifth season.
- •Dillon Mitchell was drafted by the Boston Celtics but is unsigned.
- •The new ruling permits former players to return for an extra year.
- •St. John's lost Gildas Gimenez to academic ineligibility.
- •Keyshawn Hall is another senior considering a return to college basketball.
- 2:42 AMYahoo Sports — Dillon Mitchell could reunite with St. John’s men’s basketball after new eligibility ruling
"Mitchell is eligible for a fifth season and has not signed an NBA contract, leaving the door open for a potential Red Storm reunion.
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