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sports7 days ago•33 min saved

LSU Coach Will Wade Confirms RJ Luis Will Not Play in 2026-27 Season

LSU basketball coach Will Wade confirmed that former St. John's star RJ Luis will not play for the Tigers in the 2026-27 season. Wade stated that the team will follow SEC protocols, which prohibit rostering players who signed professional contracts. Although Luis received a preliminary injunction allowing him to play, he was not included in the team's recent exhibition or official roster. Wade also expressed confidence that other players facing eligibility issues will be cleared by the NCAA, despite recent court losses for similar cases.

via NOLA.com|

#lsu-basketball #ncaa-eligibility #rj-luis

sports1 month ago

Louisiana Court Clears RJ Luis for LSU, Prompting SEC Push for Federal Reform

A Louisiana judge granted RJ Luis a preliminary injunction, allowing the former St. John's star to play for LSU in the 2026-27 season despite his prior NBA contracts. This ruling aligns with broader legal challenges to NCAA eligibility rules, including a separate case involving 16 football players. In response, SEC leaders issued a statement opposing former professional athletes returning to college, citing competitive fairness and the need for federal legislation.

via On3|

#lsu-basketball #ncaa-eligibility #protect-college-sports-act

sports1 month ago•26 min saved

Judge Rules for RJ Luis, Sparking SEC Backlash Over Pro-to-College Eligibility

A Louisiana judge granted RJ Luis a preliminary injunction, allowing him to play for LSU basketball despite signing an NBA contract. The ruling triggered a sharp response from the Southeastern Conference, which condemned the return of former professional athletes to college sports and urged federal legislation to clarify eligibility rules.

via NOLA.com|

#lane-kiffin #lsu-basketball #ncaa-eligibility

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Celtics Trade Niang for R.J. Luis Jr. and Sign Boucher

The Boston Celtics traded Georges Niang and draft picks to the Utah Jazz to acquire former UMass and St. John's forward RJ Luis, a 22-year-old undrafted player who previously earned accolades at St. John's, returning to Massachusetts as part of the team's roster adjustments.

via masslive.com|

#boston-celtics #nba #rj-luis

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

St. John's Secures Crucial Victory Over Georgetown in 86-78 Win

RJ Luis played a crucial role in St. John's narrow 86-78 victory over Georgetown, contributing defensively and offensively to secure the win and potentially save the team's season. His standout performance, along with strong showings from Daniss Jenkins and Chris Ledlum, puts St. John's in a good position for the Big East Tournament and potentially the NCAA Tournament. Despite facing pressure and nerves, the team rallied in crunch time, keeping their tournament hopes alive and within reach.

via New York Post |

#georgetown #ncaa-tournament #rick-pitino