Texas Transfer Guard Simeon Wilcher Commits to Seton Hall

Wilcher will aim to help Seton Hall reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time in four seasons.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 2:40pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a college basketball player in motion, with sharp, overlapping planes of navy blue, gold, and crimson colors creating a dynamic, fragmented visual representation of the athlete's movements.Seton Hall's addition of Texas transfer Simeon Wilcher injects new energy and talent into the Pirates' backcourt as they aim to end their NCAA Tournament drought.Roselle Today

Former Texas guard Simeon Wilcher has committed to Seton Hall via the NCAA Transfer Portal. Wilcher, a four-star recruit out of Roselle Catholic (NJ), spent the first two years of his collegiate career at St. John's before transferring to Texas last season. He will have one season of eligibility remaining at Seton Hall.

Why it matters

Seton Hall is looking to end a four-year NCAA Tournament drought, and the addition of Wilcher, a talented guard with experience at the high-major level, could help the Pirates achieve that goal under head coach Shaheen Holloway.

The details

Wilcher made 25 appearances and one start for Texas this past season, averaging 5.6 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 18.6 minutes per game. He shot 36.6% from the field and 33.7% from 3-point range. At St. John's, Wilcher amassed 64 appearances and 27 starts, averaging a career-high 8.0 points per game in the 2024-25 season.

  • Wilcher transferred to Texas last offseason after spending the first two years of his collegiate career at St. John's.
  • The NCAA Transfer Portal officially opened on April 7 and closes on April 21, with Wilcher committing to Seton Hall during this window.

The players

Simeon Wilcher

A four-star guard who played his first two collegiate seasons at St. John's before transferring to Texas and now Seton Hall, where he will have one season of eligibility remaining.

Shaheen Holloway

The head coach of the Seton Hall Pirates, who was named the 2026 Big East Coach of the Year after guiding the team to a fourth-place finish in the conference despite being projected to finish last in the preseason poll.

Rick Pitino

The head coach of the St. John's Red Storm, who praised Shaheen Holloway's coaching abilities and the way he gets his players to compete at a high level.

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What they’re saying

“I love the way he gets his guys to play hard, unselfish basketball. He recruits a lot of no-name guys who aren't on the radar and makes them name guys. … He's tremendous, he deserved Coach of the Year. Seton Hall's very, very lucky to have him.”

— Rick Pitino, St. John's Head Coach

What’s next

Wilcher will look to make an immediate impact for Seton Hall next season as the Pirates aim to end their four-year NCAA Tournament drought.

The takeaway

The addition of Simeon Wilcher, a talented guard with high-major experience, could be a key piece for Seton Hall as they look to build on their momentum under head coach Shaheen Holloway and return to the NCAA Tournament.