SEC's Greg Sankey opposes players like RJ Luis returning to college
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:28 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey presented an affidavit opposing the return of professional athletes to college sports, specifically mentioning RJ Luis. Luis, a former Big East Player of the Year, is seeking eligibility at LSU after going undrafted and signing a two-way contract. Sankey argues that allowing such returns undermines the integrity of college athletics. Luis, who left college early for the NBA Draft, aims to play for the Tigers in the upcoming season following a preliminary injunction hearing set for Monday in Baton Rouge. The LSU basketball team faces challenges in ensuring player eligibility with its current roster.
- •Greg Sankey filed an affidavit against players returning to college sports
- •RJ Luis seeks eligibility after signing a two-way contract
- •Luis did not play in the NBA or G League after going undrafted
- •A preliminary injunction hearing for Luis is scheduled for Monday
- •LSU has limited guaranteed eligible players for the upcoming season
- 8:28 PMCBS Sports — SEC commissioner Greg Sankey speaks out against pros returning to college as RJ Luis seeks eligibility at LSU
"The former Big East Player of the Year is attempting to make a return to college basketball after signing a two-way contract shortly after going undrafted in 2025
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