LSU Basketball Coach Will Wade Gives Update with Month Out From First Tip Off
Will Wade said LSU is practicing with 15 players as RJ Luis Jr. remains temporarily eligible while a judge weighs the NCAA dispute.
- On Wednesday, Oct. 28, a Baton Rouge judge signed an injunction making LSU guard RJ Luis temporarily eligible for the 2026-27 season, ending weeks of legal uncertainty surrounding his roster status.
- Luis, the 2025 Big East Player of the Year, faced eligibility hurdles after signing contracts with the Utah Jazz and Boston Celtics during the 2025 offseason. The Southeastern Conference bars athletes with professional experience from competing in college.
- The injunction prevents the SEC from punishing LSU for rostering the guard, effectively blocking the league from enforcing its professional-experience rule. LSU Coach Will Wade declined to comment on Luis's potential inclusion in the lineup.
- Luis is cleared to participate in the Tigers' first three games before a November 13th hearing determines if his eligibility continues. The season opener against LSU New Orleans is scheduled for November 3rd.
- This case reflects an ongoing legal struggle between the NCAA and various states over athlete eligibility. Judges across the country have issued similar injunctions, challenging the conference's authority to restrict players with professional experience.
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