Keyshawn Hall granted temporary eligibility to play for St. John's
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 9:56 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Keyshawn Hall, a 5-star transfer from Auburn, has been granted a temporary restraining order in New York that allows him to play for St. John's this season. His previous attempts for eligibility faced setbacks, but the recent ruling provides a boost for head coach Rick Pitino. Fans have criticized St. John's and the NCAA amid ongoing controversies regarding transfer rules. A court hearing is set for October 6 to further address Hall's eligibility pursuit.
- •Keyshawn Hall is a 5-star transfer prospect from Auburn.
- •He received a temporary restraining order for eligibility.
- •Rick Pitino is the head coach at St. John's.
- •Hall averaged 19.3 points and 7.1 rebounds last season.
- •A court hearing for Hall's case is scheduled for October 6.
- 9:56 PMYahoo Sports — “Embarrassing”: Fans React As Rick Pitino’s St. John’s Gets Huge Boost After 5-Star Transfer Prospect Granted TRO in Eligibility Case
"The NCAA has been in turmoil over student-athlete eligibility rules for quite some time now. There has been a lot of discourse over what should be allowed and where the NCAA should draw the line.
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