RJ Luis Not Cleared to Play by SEC, Ending LSU's Attempts to Roster Former Pro Player, Report Says

LSU men's basketball's RJ Luis denied eligibility, per report

LSU's RJ Luis gamble appears over: SEC denies fifth year request, per report

LSU Tigers Yield to SEC, Make Final Eligibility Decision on RJ Luis

The LSU Tigers have been fighting to get a final year of eligibility for RJ Luis Jr.

RJ Luis Reportedly Won't Be Eligible for LSU, Would Have Violated Rules After Signing NBA Contract

Former St. John's star RJ Luis won't get to play for LSU this season after all.

RJ Luis not cleared to play by SEC, ending LSU's attempts to roster former pro player, report says

BATON ROUGE — The former Boston Celtics guard RJ Luis was not cleared to play with LSU by the SEC, reports say. Luis' eligibility to play with LSU has been up in the air for several weeks. LSU recruited the former NBA player and other international professional players to play on their team under returning head coach Will Wade.The SEC said that these actions violate its rules, with the newest report closing the door on LSU's rostering of Luis. N…

RJ Luis Ruled Ineligible at LSU; Niang, Dessert Cleared

RJ Luis won’t play for LSU after the SEC ruled him ineligible, ending coach Will Wade’s effort to get the former St. John’s star cleared. The Tigers, however, received approval for NBA draft pick Salou Niang and are expected to get clearance for French center Brice Dessert, giving LSU a significant roster boost. By the Numbers RJ Luis last played college basketball in March 2025. Salou Niang was selected 58th in the 2025 NBA Draft. Brice Dessert…