RJ Luis Jr. Cleared by Judge to Play for LSU After Spending Time with 2 NBA Teams
The ruling lets the former St. John’s star practice and potentially play while his challenge to NCAA eligibility rules continues.
- On Monday, East Baton Rouge Parish District Court Judge Ronald Johnson granted RJ Luis Jr. a temporary injunction to play for LSU this season, despite the standout previously signing multiple professional contracts.
- Luis, who went undrafted in 2025, signed professional contracts with the Utah Jazz and Boston Celtics but never appeared in a regular-season game, prompting his legal challenge to regain collegiate eligibility.
- "In the court's mind, did not actually play professional basketball," Judge Johnson said. Attorney Tony Clayton noted the ruling "allows him to go practice, go play and we'll let the legal process work itself out."
- NCAA attorney Taylor Askew argued Luis chose to leave college, while SEC commissioner Greg Sankey formally opposed Luis and Kentucky commit Mark Mitchell, who secured court clearance to play on Saturday.
- The case could create a new pipeline of players who signed professional contracts but seek to return to college, forcing LSU coach Will Wade to rely on court rulings to support his roster.
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RJ Luis Jr. cleared by judge to play for LSU after spending time with 2 NBA teams
Former St. John's standout RJ Luis Jr. has been cleared by a court to start practicing with LSU and potentially play for the Tigers this season.
RJ Luis Jr. granted court ruling clearing way to play for LSU basketball
BATON ROUGE - LSU men's basketball has received a major boost to its roster plans for the 2026-27 season after a Baton Rouge judge ruled in his favor opening the door for his immediate eligibility and return to college sports. Former St. John’s star RJ Luis was granted a preliminary injunction Monday, allowing him to play for LSU head coach Will Wade while his eligibility case against the NCAA continues. RJ Luis wins his motion for injunctive re…
RJ Luis Jr., a former leading St. John's player who recently signed with LSU after passing through two NBA teams, received court clearance on Monday night to start training and potentially play with Tigers this season.
Louisiana judge grants injunction, clearing RJ Luis to play for LSU
The LSU men's basketball's roster received a major boost Monday as a Louisiana judge granted former St. John's star RJ Luis a preliminary injunction, clearing the way for him to play for the Tigers during the 2026-27 season. Louisiana judge grants injunction, clearing RJ Luis to play for LSU
A Louisiana judge has made a decision on RJ Luis' eligibility for LSU men's basketball
LSU basketball coach Will Wade learned whether his offseason addition of RJ Luis will be eligible for the 2026-27 season. The former St. John’s star was the Big East Player of the Year in 2025 before signing an NBA contract.
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