Court ruling could mean Celtics’ second-round pick Dillon Mitchell returns to St. John’s

Dillon Mitchell is the perfect example of a decision that now faces five just-drafted players.Mitchell played four college seasons, most recently at St. John's, went through the NBA draft process, and was selected by the Boston Celtics at No. 40.

Now he might return to St. John's for a fifth season. A handful of other players could follow his lead.Recently, the NCAA introduced what is commonly called the "five for five" rule: Division I college athletes have five years to complete five seasons of playing their sport.

No more red-shirt years, and it doesn't matter if a player transfers schools.That starts this fall, but left the class of 2022 that just graduated after four years out in the cold. Now, Colorado U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney issued an injunction saying the class of 2022 should qualify and get another year.

The NCAA is appealing that ruling."Mitchell returning to St. John's is being considered," reports basketball insider Adam…

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