RJ Luis receives preliminary injunction for eligibility with LSU
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 3:01 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

LSU player RJ Luis has been granted a preliminary injunction allowing for immediate eligibility for the 2026-27 season. Luis previously signed a two-day deal with the Utah Jazz but did not compete in the G-League due to injury issues. He was recognized as the Big East Player of the Year at St. John's during the 2024-25 season, highlighting his previous standout performance in college basketball. The decision opens the door for Luis to participate in the upcoming season with LSU, pending the final outcomes of his eligibility status.
- •RJ Luis received a preliminary injunction for immediate eligibility.
- •He signed a two-day contract with the Utah Jazz.
- •Luis did not play in the G-League due to an injury.
- •He was the Big East Player of the Year in 2024-25.
- •Luis is set to join LSU for the 2026-27 season.
- 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — RJ Luis Jr. cleared by judge to play for LSU after spending time with 2 NBA teams
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — RJ Luis receives injunction, clearing path to play for LSU
- 1:49 AMOn3.com — Louisiana judge grants RJ Luis injuction, opens door to spend 2026-27 season at LSU - On3
- 12:54 AMYahoo Sports — LSU's RJ Luis has received a preliminary injunction …
"Former St. John’s standout RJ Luis Jr. has been cleared by a court to start practicing with LSU and potentially play for the Tigers this season.
"On Monday, a Louisiana judge granted former St. John's guard RJ Luis an injunction, On3's Pete Nakos has confirmed.
"A Louisiana judge granted Luis an injunction, paving the way for him to play for Tigers this season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 3:01 AMRJ Luis Jr. cleared by judge to play for LSU after spending time with 2 NBA teams
Former St. John’s standout RJ Luis Jr. has been cleared by a court to start practicing with LSU and potentially play for the Tigers this season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 2:00 AMRJ Luis receives injunction, clearing path to play for LSU
A Louisiana judge granted Luis an injunction, paving the way for him to play for Tigers this season.
- On3.comAug 25, 2026, 1:49 AMLouisiana judge grants RJ Luis injuction, opens door to spend 2026-27 season at LSU - On3
On Monday, a Louisiana judge granted former St. John's guard RJ Luis an injunction, On3's Pete Nakos has confirmed.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 12:54 AMLSU's RJ Luis has received a preliminary injunction …
LSU's RJ Luis has received a preliminary injunction …
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