Summary
St. John’s basketball team had a strong 2025–26 season, winning their conference and reaching the NCAA Sweet 16. However, after just one season, player Dylan Darling has decided to transfer again, marking his fourth college team in as many years.
Key Facts
- St. John’s won both the Big East regular season and conference tournament titles in 2025–26.
- They reached the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament before losing to Duke.
- Dylan Darling was a top high school scorer from Washington state but was not a nationally top-ranked recruit.
- Darling had limited success and playing time at Washington State due to injury and other factors.
- He had a breakout season at Idaho State, averaging nearly 20 points and 6 assists per game.
- At St. John’s, Darling played a smaller role but made a memorable game-winning shot against Kansas in the NCAA Tournament.
- Darling entered the NCAA transfer portal after one season at St. John’s, seeking to move again.
- He has now been part of four college basketball programs in four years.
