LSU basketball commit RJ Luis has answer on eligibility

Key Points:

• RJ Luis, a former St. John’s basketball star, was granted a preliminary injunction by a judge allowing him to play for LSU in the 2026-27 season despite NCAA rules prohibiting players who have signed professional NBA contracts from college eligibility.
• Luis’ legal team argued the NCAA’s rules are arbitrarily applied since other professional overseas players with more experience are allowed in college basketball, while Luis, who signed but never played in NBA regular or G League games, was denied eligibility.
• The Southeastern Conference (SEC) presidents and chancellors expressed strong opposition to the ruling, stating that former professional athletes should not be allowed to return to college sports as it threatens competitive equity and the distinction between college and professional athletics.
• LSU’s attorneys and Luis emphasized the ruling protects athletes’ rights to continue their education and athletic development, with the legal process expected to continue, including potential NCAA appeals or requests to pause the injunction.
• Luis, who went undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft and signed a two-way NBA contract before being waived due to injury, committed to LSU after a standout college career, including Big East Player of the Year honors at St. John’s.