Babacar Sane, the St. John’s forward everyone’s talking about, just got a massive temporary win. Even after a second hearing, the Queens Supreme Court couldn’t reach a decision on his lawsuit against the NCAA, which means Sane remains eligible to play under a temporary restraining order. He’s suiting up for the Red Storm, no matter what.
The Court Battle That Won’t End
This whole mess stems from Sane signing an Exhibit-10 contract with the Utah Jazz back in 2024. His attorney is crystal clear: Sane agreed to the contract, yeah, but he never actually *competed*, *trained*, or even *attended training camp* with the NBA team. That’s the heart of his lawsuit against the NCAA, and after Sane and head coach Rick Pitino both testified, Justice Karina E. Alomar of the Queens Supreme Court simply couldn’t make a ruling. Instead, she asked for a memorandum of law from both sides, due by Tuesday, November 30. Until then? He plays.
From Pro Ranks to Red Storm Co-Captain
Sane’s journey to St. John’s isn’t your typical path. He spent the last five years grinding it out in the NBA G-League and other professional leagues across Europe and Africa. Most recently, he was with the German club MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg, where he put up solid numbers last season with 9.9 points and 3.8 rebounds on 46.7% shooting. Coming into this season, Sane was named one of the Red Storm’s co-captains, a testament to his experience and leadership. He put up five points and two rebounds off the bench in his Red Storm debut against Monmouth last week before missing their last game against Iona with a sprained ankle. Good news though: it isn’t supposed to be a long absence.
So, what’s next for Sane and the Johnnies? He’s expected to be back on the court when they take on the Colgate Raiders, who are currently 0-2, at Carnesecca Arena this Wednesday, November 11, at 7:00 p.m. on Peacock. Beyond that, Sane is cleared for their non-conference battle against Syracuse this Sunday and the Players’ Era Festival later this month. There, the Red Storm are set to play Oregon, then either Texas Tech or Louisville, and potentially two more teams. The legal drama continues off the court, but on it, Babacar Sane is still balling.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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