Louisiana Judge Grants RJ Luis Injunction, Paving Way For Him To Play At LSU

By Staff Reporter•Aug 24, 20267:29 pm•

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LSU basketball received some major news Monday as RJ Luis Jr. has won a preliminary injunction against the NCAA, clearing the former Big East Player of the Year to play for the Tigers during the 2026-27 season. Judge Ronald Johnson ruled in Luis' favor in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Luis committed to LSU in May despite uncertainty surrounding his eligibility. The former St. John's star went undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft before signing a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz. He was later traded to the Boston Celtics organization but never appeared in an NBA or G League regular-season game before being waived after suffering an injury.

The addition is a significant one for Will Wade's roster. Luis was named the 2025 Big East Player of the Year and a consensus second-team All-American after averaging 18.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game during his final season at St. John's.

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LSU Tiger Eyes•2 hours

... and they keep on coming!

Geaux Guy•1 hour

Wow

LesnarF5•55 min

Here come the Judge Here come the Judge gotta love me some Ronnie Johnson!!!!!!!!!!!! Just throwing another log on the LSU hate fire!!!

justjoe906•13 min

So let me get this straight, he signed a contract with the Jazz, traded to the Celtics and was eventually cut. So now he can go back to college ball...

NebraskaExPat•31 min

When he signed with the Jazz and then got a contract with the Celtics, did he get paid?

OGTiger•57 min

Can he take Kate’s place?

Geaux Guy•58 min

Wow. Let’s go. Dont classes start in a week or so?

lsuson•1 hour

The stars are aligning!

theOG•1 hour

Dude is old enough to have kids at LSU.

drizztiger•49 min

Joe Burrow was 23 in 2019. Luis is 23.

Alexsportsdad•1 hour

Great news !! LETS GEAUX !!

Would not be surprised if the NCAA files an Appeal

LSU Tiger Eyes•59 min

The NC-whatever is so irrelevant!

SG_Geaux•41 min

I don't like this BS one bit.

NotaStarGazer•14 min

Did you talk to the NCAA and ask them why the class of 2022 got screwed. In the years prior to that year, COVID gave everyone an extra year. Starting in 2027, everyone will be able to be play 5 years in 5 years. Let me know what the NCAA tells you when you point out the class of 2022 got screwed!

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