RJ Luis’ lawyers try to stop SEC from blocking path to LSU
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Key Points:
- RJ Luis, former St. John’s basketball star, has been granted temporary eligibility to play for LSU after a Baton Rouge judge issued an injunction preventing the SEC from penalizing LSU for rostering him.
- A preliminary injunction hearing is scheduled for Nov. 13 to determine if Luis will remain eligible, allowing him to play in LSU’s Nov. 3 season opener against LSU New Orleans.
- Luis’ attorneys filed a lawsuit against the SEC, LSU, and SEC commissioner Greg Sankey, arguing that SEC threats are preventing LSU from allowing Luis to exercise his right to play basketball.
- The SEC has rules penalizing programs that add athletes who previously signed professional contracts, including fines and coach suspensions, which are central to the ongoing dispute.
- Luis previously signed an NBA contract after going undrafted in 2025 and was granted eligibility by a judge in August to return to college basketball despite his professional background.
