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RJ Luis gains temporary eligibility for LSU amid fan backlash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 4:47 AM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

RJ Luis gains temporary eligibility for LSU amid fan backlash

Summary

RJ Luis has been granted temporary eligibility to join LSU's basketball roster following a court ruling this Wednesday. The decision comes after Luis had signed a G League contract earlier this year after playing at St. John's, where he was named Big East Player of the Year. The ruling has sparked significant frustration among fans on social media, who expressed concerns over LSU’s recruitment practices. Luis' lawyer criticized the SEC, comparing its commissioner to a controversial figure. As the situation develops, the implications for Luis and LSU's program remain to be seen.

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By the Numbers

•RJ Luis signs with LSU after a court ruling on eligibility.
•Luis previously played at St. John's and signed a G League contract.
•Fan reactions indicate discontent with LSU's recruitment methods.
•Luis' lawyer made a controversial statement about SEC's commissioner.

Latest Updates

4:47 AMYahoo Sports — “Embarrassing” “Nasty Work”: Fans Fuming As RJ Luis Gets Temporary Eligibility for LSU Despite Appearance in NBA Preseason

What they're saying

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Will Wade’s LSU is known to push the envelope about eligibility and recruiting, constantly finding the exception to every recruitment rule. On Wednesday, a court ruling allowed RJ Luis to join LSU’s roster, even after the player signed a G League contract earlier in the year.
— Yahoo Sports

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