Judge Grants RJ Luis Injunction for 1 More Year at LSU
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Updated · KSR · Aug 25
Judge Grants RJ Luis Injunction for 1 More Year at LSU
3 articles · Updated · KSR · Aug 25
Summary
A Louisiana judge on Monday granted RJ Luis an injunction, giving the former St. John’s star a path to play the 2026-27 season at LSU with an extra year of eligibility.
Luis sought the ruling after his pro path stalled: he went undrafted in 2025, signed a two-way deal with the Utah Jazz, was traded to Boston in August and waived about two months later.
LSU coach Will Wade could add a proven scorer late in the offseason after Luis averaged 18.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 35 games while helping St. John’s win the Big East title.
The case also highlights a wider fight over athletes returning from pro stints, with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey filing an affidavit calling Luis’ bid a competitive disadvantage and fundamentally unfair.