Overview
- Dylan Darling, who entered the transfer portal earlier this week, committed to Grand Canyon on Friday, according to multiple outlets citing On3.
- At St. John’s this season he averaged 6.9 points and 2.6 assists, and he hit the buzzer-beating layup that knocked out Kansas and sent the Red Storm to the Sweet 16.
- His portal move came the same day St. John’s secured a commitment from European guard Quinn Ellis, leaving Rick Pitino to replace a starting group with several veterans out of eligibility.
- Grand Canyon offers a clearer path to major minutes for the 6-foot-1 guard, who previously starred at Idaho State with 19.8 points per game and Big Sky Player of the Year honors.
- Reports indicated seven-figure NIL interest for Darling, though terms at GCU were not disclosed, in a 15-day NCAA window that compresses recruiting, visits, and roster decisions.