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LSU Tigers End RJ Luis Eligibility Battle
LSU Tigers drop RJ Luis after SEC eligibility dispute.
In brief
LSU Tigers drop RJ Luis after SEC eligibility dispute. LSU Tigers cannot play RJ Luis Jr. due to SEC eligibility rules after he signed with Utah Jazz. Originally reported by LSU Tigers On SI.
LSU Tigers Yield to SEC
LSU Tigers men's basketball coach Will Wade ends eligibility battle with SEC over RJ Luis Jr.
RJ Luis Jr. Ineligible
RJ Luis Jr. cannot play for LSU this season after signing with Utah Jazz.
SEC Eligibility Rules
SEC rules prohibit players from returning to college after signing a pro contract.
RJ Luis Jr. Background
RJ Luis Jr. was 2025 Big East Player of the Year at St. John's.
RJ Luis Jr. Stats
RJ Luis Jr. averaged 14.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists in 85 games.
LSU Receives Good News
LSU forward Saliou Niang is eligible for 2026-27 season after NBA draft.
What Happens Next
LSU Tigers look to make noise in SEC with new roster under Will Wade.
The headline
LSU Tigers cannot play RJ Luis Jr. due to SEC eligibility rules after he signed with Utah Jazz.
