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St. John's guard Quinn Ellis cleared by NCAA for eligibility

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 11:34 PM

Last updated Oct 13, 2026

St. John's guard Quinn Ellis cleared by NCAA for eligibility

Summary

St. John's basketball has received positive news regarding player eligibility ahead of their preseason opener. The NCAA has cleared Quinn Ellis for the 2026-27 season, allowing head coach Rick Pitino to utilize the talented point guard. Keyshawn Hall, meanwhile, remains eligible to play after a Queens judge upheld his temporary restraining order until further proceedings. Both players' eligibility was in question due to recent changes in NCAA rules, affecting many athletes. St. John's will face Drexel on Wednesday night, benefiting from a complete roster.

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Status Watch

•Quinn Ellis declared eligible for 2026-27 season by NCAA.
•Keyshawn Hall can play pending ruling on his eligibility case.
•St. John's preseason opener against Drexel is set for Wednesday night.
•Coach Rick Pitino will have his full roster available for the exhibition.
•Ellis and Hall are crucial for replacing lost production this season.

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11:34 PMYahoo Sports — St. John’s guard Quinn Ellis cleared by NCAA; Keyshawn Hall also gets good news in eligibility case

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NEW YORK — After a whirlwind offseason, the ball is bouncing the Red Storm’s way. St. John’s got good news Tuesday on two key players, including that the NCAA deemed touted point guard Quinn Ellis eligible for the 2026-27 season, the New York Daily News confirmed. Meanwhile, a hearing Tuesday saw a Queens judge leave in place the temporary restraining order of forward Keyshawn Hall, who can ...
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