Former St. John’s star RJ Luis commits to LSU — despite not being NCAA eligible
RJ Luis, a former star at St. John's, has committed to LSU despite his ineligibility to play in the NCAA. After going undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft and signing a two-way contract with the Jazz, Luis was later waived by the Celtics. His situation highlights the ongoing complexities and controversies surrounding player eligibility in college basketball.
- ▪RJ Luis was the 2024-25 Big East Player of the Year.
- ▪He signed a two-way contract with the Jazz after going undrafted but was later waived by the Celtics.
- ▪Luis's commitment to LSU comes amid a broader debate about NCAA eligibility rules.
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College Basketball St. John's Red Storm Former St. John’s star RJ Luis commits to LSU — despite not being NCAA eligible By Justin Tasch Published May 19, 2026, 1:00 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A former St. John’s star has become the latest face of college basketball’s eligibility farce. RJ Luis, the 2024-25 Big East Player of the Year who entered the 2025 NBA Draft after his junior season and signed with the Jazz after going undrafted, has committed to LSU, multiple reports said Tuesday. Luis, 23, currently isn’t eligible to play in the NCAA after signing a two-way contract with the Jazz, who traded him to the Celtics in August. 3 Former St. John’s star RJ Luis, who is no longer NCAA eligible, has committed to LSU.
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