Luis seeks return to college basketball following NBA contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:12 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Luis, who signed an NBA contract after going undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft, aims to return to college basketball. He filed a lawsuit against the NCAA to gain eligibility for the upcoming season, as the NCAA rules state players with NBA contracts are ineligible. This legal action follows his commitment to play for coach Will Wade on May 19. The situation highlights ongoing discussions regarding NCAA eligibility rules and their impact on players' career choices.
- •Luis filed a lawsuit against the NCAA for eligibility issues.
- •He went undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft.
- •Luis committed to play for coach Will Wade on May 19.
- •NCAA rules generally disallow players with NBA contracts.
- •This situation reflects larger NCAA eligibility policy discussions.
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