St. John’s will have full roster to open preseason after huge updates on Quinn Ellis, Keyshawn Hall

In a matter of minutes on Tuesday afternoon, St. John’s received two major doses of good news for eligibility cases for two of its projected top players. First, after a hearing, Keyshawn Hall’s temporary restraining order in his suit against the NCAA was held in place, meaning he is eligible until the judge rules on his request for a preliminary injunction. The NCAA had sought for the TRO to be removed. Then, moments after leaving the Queens courtroom, coach Rick Pitino was given even better news: The NCAA had cleared British point guard Quinn Ellis after weeks of waiting.