This week, the NCAA has passed favorable verdicts on a few transfer waivers, and the hope is that Mustapha Heron, who transferred to St. John’s from Auburn to be closer to his ailing mother, will be deemed eligible to play this season.
Originally from Connecticut, the 6’5” slashing wing committed in late May — and was hoping for a medical hardship waiver. Off the court, he will be able to see his family in Connecticut fairly quickly. He knew the staff from his high school recruitment; then-assistant coach Barry Rohrssen and head coach Chris Mullin recruited him heavily.