RJ Luis allowed to join LSU after court ruling in eligibility case

RJ Luis received a preliminary injunction permitting him to play for LSU this season. The ruling was issued by Judge Ronald Johnson after Luis filed a lawsuit to secure his eligibility following an undrafted status and a brief stint with the Utah Jazz and Boston Celtics. Luis, the 2025 Big East Player of the Year, previously played at UMass and St. John's, averaging 18.2 points per game during his final season. The decision aligns with recent trends of former professional players returning to college basketball, prompting reactions from SEC presidents who issued a statement defending the integrity of college sports. Luis's situation remains uncertain as the NCAA has historically opposed such player returns.

• 1:04 AMYahoo Sports — RJ Luis granted ruling to join LSU, return to college basketball after going undrafted in latest eligibility case
• 11:51 PMNOLA.com — A Louisiana judge has made a decision on RJ Luis' eligibility for LSU men's basketball - NOLA.com