{
  "id": 3156635,
  "title": "RJ Luis granted ruling to join LSU, return to college basketball after going undrafted in latest eligibility case",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/rj-luis-granted-ruling-to-join-lsu-return-to-college-basketball-after",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T01:04:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/article/rj-luis-granted-ruling-to-join-lsu-return-to-college-basketball-after-going-undrafted-in-latest-eligibility-case-010442229.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "RJ Luis is set to become an LSU Tiger after being granted a preliminary injunction that permits his return to college basketball this season, according to NOLA.com's Toyloy Brown. The decision was made by Judge Ronald Johnson in Baton Rouge. Prior to his undrafted status, Luis had a successful college career, averaging 18.2 points per game during his final season with the Red Storm and earning Big East Player of the Year honors. Unsuccessful in securing a professional contract, Luis signed two-way deals with the Utah Jazz and Boston Celtics' G League team, but never played a game with either team before being waived. Despite his decision to commit to LSU in May, Luis filed a lawsuit to maintain his eligibility. This case follows other recent legal battles, such as Alabama's Charles Bediako, who fought to remain with the Crimson Tide after attempting to make it to the NFL. LSU coach Lane Kiffin commented on the ruling, stating that they will recruit these players similarly to others. SEC presidents expressed concern over these decisions in a joint statement, arguing that allowing former professional players to return to college sports blurs the line between the two and creates competitive equity issues. The NCAA has always opposed such players returning to college competition, but for now, Will Wade has added another star player to the LSU basketball roster for the upcoming season.",
  "summary": "RJ Luis was the Big East Player of the Year in 2025.",
  "key_points": [
    "Judge Ronald Johnson grants RJ Luis' injunction to play for LSU.",
    "Luis averaged 18.2 points per game in final Red Storm season.",
    "SEC presidents worry about competitive equity issues."
  ],
  "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."
}