LSU latest basketball program to tap into G League ranks, signing former pro guard RJ Luis Jr
LSU has signed former G League guard RJ Luis Jr., who was previously the Big East Player of the Year. However, Luis is currently ineligible to play for the Tigers and will need to file a lawsuit to resume his college career. This situation raises questions about the evolving landscape of college basketball and player eligibility.
- ▪RJ Luis Jr. was signed by LSU after playing for the Maine Celtics in the G League.
- ▪Luis was undrafted out of St. John's, where he won the Big East Player of the Year award.
- ▪He is currently ineligible to play for LSU and must file a lawsuit to participate.
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LSU Tigers LSU latest basketball program to tap into G League ranks, signing former pro guard RJ Luis Jr The former Big East Player of the Year is currently ineligible and will have to file a lawsuit to play for the Tigers By Austin Perry OutKick Published May 19, 2026 3:55pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Randy Levine details college sports' 'wild west' amid NIL chaos New York Yankees President Randy Levine, Vice Chair of 'Saving College Sports' Board, joins Brian Kilmeade to break down the 'Wild West' of college sports. Levine highlights the escalating issues of name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals, the chaotic transfer portal, and athlete eligibility impacting student-athletes.
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