St. John's adds former NBA player Keyshawn Hall amid eligibility ruling
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 3:32 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
St. John's basketball has signed Keyshawn Hall, a former Auburn forward, as head coach Rick Pitino seeks to enhance the team for the upcoming season. Hall, who participated in the NBA Summer League with the Miami Heat, is attempting to secure eligibility through a recent court ruling that allows undrafted NBA players to return to college. While a judge initially granted him a fifth season of eligibility, the NCAA has paused this ruling, making Hall currently ineligible as his legal team explores options. St. John's is coming off a Sweet 16 appearance, with expectations running high after losing key players to injury and the NBA Draft.
- •Keyshawn Hall averaged 19.3 points and 7.1 rebounds at Auburn.
- •Hall's eligibility relies on an ongoing legal process regarding NCAA rules.
- •St. John's lost key player Donnie Freeman to a torn ACL this offseason.
- •The team has generated high expectations after reaching the Sweet 16.
- •Hall's addition could provide a significant boost to the Red Storm's roster.
- 3:32 AMYahoo Sports — St. John's news: Rick Pitino lands ex-Auburn star via transfer after Heat stint
- 2:27 AMYahoo Sports — St. John’s, Rick Pitino Turn Heads by Adding Past NBA Performer
"After acquiring Reed Bailey last week, St. John’s coach Rick Pitino will have another weapon at his disposal next season after landing a talented forward who spent time with the Miami Heat in the NBA Summer League in July. He is the latest addition to the growing list of athletes returning to college after having professional experience. On […] The post St. John's news: Rick Pitino lands ex-Auburn star via transfer after Heat stint appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"St. John's basketball pulled off this big move amid the new eligibility ruling. The post St. John’s, Rick Pitino Turn Heads by Adding Past NBA Performer appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 3:32 AMSt. John's news: Rick Pitino lands ex-Auburn star via transfer after Heat stint
After acquiring Reed Bailey last week, St. John’s coach Rick Pitino will have another weapon at his disposal next season after landing a talented forward who spent time with the Miami Heat in the NBA Summer League in July. He is the latest addition to the growing list of athletes returning to college after having professional experience. On […] The post St. John's news: Rick Pitino lands ex-Auburn star via transfer after Heat stint appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 2:27 AMSt. John’s, Rick Pitino Turn Heads by Adding Past NBA Performer
St. John's basketball pulled off this big move amid the new eligibility ruling. The post St. John’s, Rick Pitino Turn Heads by Adding Past NBA Performer appeared first on HEAVY.
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