{
  "id": 14367645,
  "title": "LSU basketball's recruitment of pros cited in new SEC court filing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/lsu-basketballs-recruitment-of-pros-cited-in-new-sec-court-filing",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T04:17:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lsu-basketballs-recruitment-pros-cited-041730365.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The SEC's latest court filing, submitted on October 13, expands its ongoing federal lawsuit against LSU by citing the university's men's basketball program. The conference claims that LSU's recruiting practices are further proof of its defiance of professionalism rules and lack of institutional control. LSU coach Will Wade, who oversees the basketball team, was noted for recruiting former NBA player RJ Luis Jr., who spent two seasons at St. John's and signed professional contracts. The SEC alleges that LSU allowed Luis to practice with the team but has not publicly confirmed that he will not be on the roster. Wade stated that LSU will adhere to SEC protocols with Luis, emphasizing compliance with the conference's protocols. The SEC also raises concerns about LSU's recruitment of international players whose eligibility is uncertain. The filing asserts that LSU's argument that the case is mooted by not rostering former professional football players Dae Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris is weak, as the university continues to violate SEC rules. The lawsuit was initially filed over LSU's pursuit of Wright and Harris, who ultimately did not make the football roster.",
  "summary": "The SEC is now citing LSU basketball, in addition to the Tigers' football roster practices, in latest filing in federal court.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}