Trending Now - St. John's Standout Dylan Darling Enters Transfer Portal After Season

WHO:

ESPN - Dylan Darling, a 6-foot-1 point guard, played for St. John's under coach Rick Pitino.

ESPN - Quinn Ellis, a highly touted European point guard, committed to St. John's.

ESPN - Other players mentioned include Zuby Ejiofor, Dillon Mitchell, Bryce Hopkins, Oziyah Sellers, Ian Jackson, Joson Sanon, and Ruben Prey.

WHAT:

ESPN - Dylan Darling entered the transfer portal on April 12th, 2026.

ESPN - Darling averaged 6.9 points and 2.6 assists during the season.

ESPN - Darling started 15 games and played more than 21 minutes per game.

ESPN - He scored 19.8 points and 5.7 assists at Idaho State in the 2024-25 season.

ESPN - Quinn Ellis averaged 8.4 points and 4.4 assists in the EuroLeague this season.

WHERE:

ESPN - St. John's University, New York.

ESPN - Idaho State University, where Darling played prior to St. John's.

ESPN - Italy, where Quinn Ellis played professional basketball.

WHEN:

ESPN - Dylan Darling entered the transfer portal on April 12th, 2026.

ESPN - Darling played under Rick Pitino for one season at St. John's during the 2025-26 season.

ESPN - Ellis has played 141 games of top-division professional basketball in Italy, including 35 games this season in the EuroLeague and 24 in the Lega Basket Serie A.

WHY:

ESPN - Darling's entry into the transfer portal follows St. John's acquisition of Quinn Ellis, indicating a shift in team dynamics and potential playing time.

HOW:

ESPN - Darling's decision to enter the transfer portal was influenced by St. John's landing a new point guard, Quinn Ellis, who had a successful professional career in Italy.

(UPDATED April 14, 2026 23:18 UTC)

Dylan Darling, a 6-foot-1 point guard who played for St. John's under coach Rick Pitino, entered the transfer portal on Sunday, following the team's acquisition of highly touted European point guard Quinn Ellis. During his time at St. John's, Darling averaged 6.9 points and 2.6 assists while starting 15 games, and he previously had a standout season at Idaho State where he averaged nearly 20 points per game. Quinn Ellis, who has played 141 games of top-division professional basketball in Italy, averaged 8.4 points and 4.4 assists in the EuroLeague this season, marking a significant shift in the team's dynamics.