The legal dispute over Babacar Sane’s eligibility to play for St. John’s University will continue with a second injunction hearing scheduled for November 9 in Queens Supreme Court. The hearing, which will include witness testimony, follows a preliminary session held on October 5 before Judge Karina E. Alomar.

Sane, a 6-foot-8 forward for the basketball team, is challenging the NCAA’s decision regarding his eligibility. During Monday’s court proceedings, Judge Alomar reserved judgment and invited Sane’s legal team to present witnesses to strengthen their case. Attorneys representing Sane, Elliot Sol Abrams and Kareem R. Vessup, accepted the opportunity, while NCAA lawyers did not oppose the request.

The judge also queried whether the parties might reach a settlement, but both sides indicated that an agreement appeared unlikely. NCAA counsel expressed skepticism about their client’s willingness to change its position.

While the case remains unresolved, Sane retains the right to participate in St. John’s exhibition games against Drexel, Rutgers, and Texas, as well as the team’s first two regular-season contests against Monmouth and Iona. This continuation of play is ensured through a temporary restraining order issued by Judge Alomar.

Present in court to support Sane were St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino and associate head coach Steve Masiello. The legal proceedings are expected to provide further clarity on Sane’s status after the upcoming hearing on November 9.