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NBA News / Rumble In The Garden / November 9
St. John’s forward Babacar Sane remains eligible through Players Era Festival after second hearing goes undecided 
Babacar Sane still didn’t get closure in his eligibility pursuit, but nonetheless received a positive outcome in court on Monday afternoon. After a second hearing in which Sane and head coach Rick Pitino testified, the Queens Supreme Court couldn’t reach a decision on the St.
Babacar Sane, Rick Pitino testify in eligibility case with no decision made on St. John's basketball forward
After a full day in court, there still has not been a definitive ruling on the eligibility of St. John's basketball forward Babacar Sane.
St. John's Red Storm Get Good News Regarding Babacar Sane's Eligibility (For Now)
The St. John’s Red Storm have got off to a really strong start to the season, but on Monday, all attention was back on eligibility. Even though the college basketball season has started, there are still a ton of eligibility questions regarding some players.
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NBA News / St. John's Red Storm On SI / October 31
Why Babacar Sane Will Be X-Factor for St. John's Basketball This Season
The St. John’s Red Storm are getting set to start their season on Monday night, and the team will be hoping to achieve some great things this year. Coming off a second straight season in which they were able to win a Big East Title, the Red Storm are looking to accomplish even more this coming campaign. This roster for St.
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Rick Pitino Has Positive Take on Babacar Sane, St. John’s Basketball Roster
The St. John’s Red Storm knew they were taking some risks with how they went about filling out their men’s basketball roster for the 2026-27 season. There are a lot of transfers, as has been the case throughout the tenure of Rick Pitino.
NBA News / St. John's Red Storm On SI / October 17
St. John's Basketball Fans Should Be Excited About Potential of Babacar Sane
The St. John’s Red Storm have started up the 2026-27 campaign with an exhibition win over Drexel, and the team will be looking to build momentum heading into the regular season. Coming off a very successful season last year, the Red Storm are looking to build on that.
NBA News / St. John's Red Storm On SI / October 15
Babacar Sane Shows He Could Be a Star for St. John's Basketball
The St. John’s Red Storm kicked off their 2026-27 campaign with an exhibition win over Drexel. It was a lopsided game as expected, but one player in particular really looked impressive. Despite a lot of questions about the eligibility of some key players over the last several months and weeks, St.
Utah Jazz News / Storm The Paint / October 14
St. John's basketball gets glimpse of Babacar Sane's impact in exhibition with eligibility uncertain
It was a dazzling debut for St. John's basketball forward Babacar Sane, but his eligibility status is a dark cloud looming over the team.
College Basketball News / St. John's Red Storm On SI / October 8
St. John’s Basketball Predicted To Make Preseason Top 25 With Room To Move
There aren’t many men’s basketball teams in the country that have a roster as unsettled as the St. John’s Red Storm with the 2026-27 season right around the corner.
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NBA News / St. John's Red Storm On SI / October 5
Babacar Sane Eligibility Concerns Will Go Into St. John’s Basketball Season
The 2026-27 men’s college basketball season for the St. John’s Red Storm is going to be unlike any other they have gone through under head coach Rick Pitino.
NBA News / Rumble In The Garden / October 5
No decision reached in Babacar Sane eligibility case, St. John’s forward can play first two regular season games
The Babacar Sane eligibility saga is still ongoing, but the Red Storm still got some good news in the courts. The Queens County Supreme Court could not reach a decision in Sane’s eligibility case on Monday afternoon and has scheduled a second hearing on Monday, November 9.
Utah Jazz News / Storm The Paint / September 9
St. John's legal battles could only be starting after temporary restraining order granted to Babacar Sane
After getting its first legal victory of the offseason, St. John's could be looking at more cases in the courtroom to ensure its entire roster is eligible.
NBA News / St. John's Red Storm On SI / September 9
Babacar Sane's Legal Win Can Change Outlook for St. John's Basketball
The St. John’s Red Storm are coming off a good season and will be looking to build on it this coming campaign. However, there are numerous questions surrounding the program and who will actually be able to play this season. Since Rick Pitino has joined St.
NBA News / Rumble In The Garden / September 8
St. John’s basketball forward Babacar Sane granted temporary restraining order in eligibility pursuit
Babacar Sane took a step closer to gaining college eligibility for the 2026-27 season. The talented St. John’s forward was granted a temporary restraining order by the New York Supreme Court after he was deemed ineligible by the NCAA for his prior G-League experience.
Utah Jazz News / Storm The Paint / September 8
St. John's Babacar Sane granted TRO from New York Supreme Court in eligibility battle
St. John's international recruit Babacar Sane has been granted a restraining order that currently allows him to be eligible for the upcoming season.
NBA News / Busting Brackets / September 5
Babacar Sane’s lawsuit puts St. John’s biggest roster gamble in a courtroom
St. John’s built part of its frontcourt plan around Babacar Sane. Whether Rick Pitino can actually use him may be decided by a judge. Sane filed a lawsuit against the NCAA in Queens Supreme Court after being declared ineligible for the 2026-27 season.
NBA News / Rumble In The Garden / June 5
Babacar Sane is about to become must-watch television for St. John’s men’s basketball
Last month, St. John’s announced the signing of Senegalese forward Babacar Sane. Rick Pitino was quoted as being “extremely impressed” with Sane’s athletic ability.
NBA News / Rumble In The Garden / May 12
St. John’s men’s basketball lands Senegalese forward Babacar Sane for its ever-growing international class
It’s clear how Rick Pitino wants to build next season’s roster: bring in established, ready-to-compete players with multiple years of professional experience in Europe, made possible by the NCAA’s recent, relaxed interpretation of player eligibility for non-NBA pros.
Utah Jazz News / Storm The Paint / May 12
St. John's basketball adds to heavy international roster with commitment from Babacar Sane
Another international prospect has joined the St. John's basketball team after Senegal native Babacar Sane committed to the program.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / July 3, 2025
Former G-League Ignite forward will reportedly join Timberwolves in Summer League
G-League forward Babacar Sane is expected to join the Timberwolves Summer League roster this year, according to a report from Senegalese sports outlet Wiwsport on Thursday.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 26, 2024
Utah Jazz Waive Exhibit 10 Signee Babacar Sane Ahead of Training Camp
The Utah Jazz have waived another Exhibit 10 deal ahead of their looming training camp opening. According to a report from the team, the Jazz have opted to waive F Babacar Sane.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / August 13, 2024
Jazz Sign Babacar Sane To Exhibit 10 Contract
The Jazz have added undrafted rookie forward Babacar Sane to their offseason roster, according to RealGM’s transaction log. Tony Jones of The Athletic reported (via Twitter) in June that Sane would be signing an Exhibit 10 contract with Utah.
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