Legal setbacks stall the versatile "Big Guard" from joining Rick Pitino at St. John's, leaving the former Knights star’s professional aspirations and collegiate return in limbo.
The recent court battles between the NCAA and local districts trying to give players additional eligibility have cast a murky shadow over a lot of athletes' careers going forward.
For UCF, the program has not made any moves on any players seeking an extra year, but it has affected former Knights standouts.
Jamichael Stillwell is still working on becoming eligible for the Texas Tech Raiders, and Keyshawn Hall is trying to get an additional season with St. John's.
Hall committed to the Red Storm in late-August, but was ruled ineligible thanks to the Ohio Court of Appeals.
On Tuesday, this ruling was temporarily held up as Hall's motion to lift the ruling was denied.
Hall is not the only player head coach Rick Pitino is working on bringing into the program, as Senegalese forward Babacar Sane, British point guard Quinn Ellis, and fifth-year Indiand transfer forward Reed Bailey are all currently committed.
It remains to be seen how these rulings will play out, but for Hall, another college season could be what he needs to seize an opportunity in the NBA.
After starting at UNLV and spending his sophomore year with George Mason, Hall made the move to the Power 4.
With the Knights, Hall averaged 18.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.4 assists, shooting at 43/35/82 splits.
The self-proclaimed "Big Guard" was dynamic for the Knights, posting multiple high scoring games and scoring from all three levels.
Hall's 620 points on the season were the ninth most in a season in UCF history and he once again found himself on the second team in his conference's awards.
Following his standout season with the Black and Gold, Hall originally voiced that he was going to return to the program for his senior campaign. However, after this original claim, Hall decided to enter the NBA Draft.
After going through the pre-draft process, Hall decided to return to college, committing to Auburn.
Hall had a stellar season with first-year head coach Steven Pearl, but remained off most draft boards going into this year's selections.
Sure enough, Hall went undrafted, but landed with the Miami Heat as part of their preseason squad.
After limited opportunities in the NBA Summer League, the gears began turning with all of the players seeking a return to college hoops, with Hall joining the fight.
If he is able to return, St. John's will become much more dangerous and versatile on the offensive end.
