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.
In a recent federal ruling, high school class of 2022 athletes are now eligible for a fifth season of college basketball. This news has sparked a wave of reactions from graduating seniors, including St. John’s guard Oziyah Sellers, who recently entered the transfer portal. Among those potentially returning to St. John’s is Dillon Mitchell, the former forward and current Boston Celtics rookie.
According to Adam Zagoria, Mitchell might reunite with the program for the upcoming season. Mitchell, who was selected 40th overall in the 2026 NBA draft, showcased impressive skills in the NBA Summer League, averaging 13.0 points and 5.0 rebounds in three games. However, his absence from the team indicates his eligibility to return to college basketball if he cannot secure a contract with the Celtics.
St. John’s is also reportedly interested in Auburn forward Keyshawn Hall, an All-SEC selection and senior. The decision comes after forward Gildas Gimenez was deemed academically ineligible, leaving a spot open on the 15-man roster. Mitchell, an ultra-athletic 6-foot-8 forward, transferred to St. John’s following stints at Texas and Cincinnati, forming a formidable trio alongside All-Big East honorees Zuby Ejiofor and Bryce Hopkins.
In the previous season, Mitchell averaged 8.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and earned a spot on the Big East All-Defense team with 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocks per game. St. John’s had initially planned to replace Mitchell with Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman, but Freeman's Achilles injury has opened up an opportunity for Mitchell's potential return.
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