# LSU Tigers End RJ Luis Eligibility Battle

> LSU Tigers drop RJ Luis after SEC eligibility dispute.
- Title: LSU Tigers End RJ Luis Eligibility Battle · LSU Tigers On SI
- Summary: 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.
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- Source: LSU Tigers On SI — https://si.com/college/lsu/basketball/lsu-tigers-yield-to-sec-make-final-eligibility-decision-on-rj-luis
- Published: 2026-10-20T19:15:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lsu tigers, rj luis jr, sec, utah jazz, nba draft, college basketball, eligibility rules, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

LSU Tigers cannot play RJ Luis Jr. due to SEC eligibility rules after he signed with Utah Jazz.