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RJ Luis granted injunction, eligible to play for LSU Tigers this season

6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 4:44 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

RJ Luis granted injunction, eligible to play for LSU Tigers this season

Summary

Former Boston Celtics guard RJ Luis has been granted a preliminary injunction that allows him to play for the LSU Tigers this season. This ruling comes amidst a complex of eligibility issues in college athletics. Luis, who previously played for St. John's, had signed a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz before his stint with the Celtics, but did not compete in the G League due to an injury. His addition to LSU is seen as a significant boost to the team's roster as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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Status Watch

•RJ Luis was cleared to join the LSU Tigers roster.
•The ruling supports his eligibility after a complicated offseason.
•Luis led St. John's with 18.2 points and 7.2 rebounds last season.
•He did not play in the G League before being waived due to injury.
•Luis's presence is expected to significantly impact LSU's performance.

Latest Updates

4:44 AMYahoo Sports — Former St. John’s star RJ Luis Jr. cleared to play for LSU after winning injunction
3:22 AMESPN — Luis cleared to play for LSU after signing NBA deals
2:24 AMYahoo Sports — RJ Luis Jr. cleared by judge to play for LSU after spending time with 2 NBA teams
12:59 AMYahoo Sports — Former Boston Celtics Guard RJ Luis Cleared To Join LSU Tigers Roster

What they're saying

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RJ Luis Jr., a former St. John's standout who recently signed with LSU after spending time with two NBA clubs, was cleared by a court Monday evening to start practicing and potentially play for the Tigers this season. Luis, who briefly was under contract with the Utah Jazz and Boston Celtics but never played in an NBA game, hugged LSU coach Will Wade after the ruling by East Baton Rouge Parish District Court judge Ronald R. Johnson.
— Yahoo Sportsby BRETT MARTEL

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A Louisiana judge on Monday granted RJ Luis Jr., the 2025 Big East Player of the Year, a temporary injunction to play for LSU this season despite signing multiple NBA contracts.
— ESPNby Myron Medcalf