Reporter goes off on Will Wade after ex-St. John’s star RJ Luis commits to LSU: ‘You suck for college basketball’
LSU head coach Will Wade is facing criticism after the commitment of former St. John's player RJ Luis, who is currently ineligible to play college basketball. The controversy centers around Wade's attempts to clear Luis for eligibility despite his previous professional ties. Longtime reporter Jeff Goodman has publicly condemned Wade's actions, suggesting they undermine the integrity of college basketball.
- ▪Will Wade has come under fire for recruiting RJ Luis, a former St. John's player.
- ▪Luis is ineligible to play college basketball due to his previous NBA contract.
- ▪Reporter Jeff Goodman criticized Wade, stating he is making a mockery of college basketball.
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College Basketball Reporter goes off on Will Wade after ex-St. John’s star RJ Luis commits to LSU: ‘You suck for college basketball’ By Ryan Giancola Published May 20, 2026, 12:18 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google LSU head coach Will Wade has found himself in controversy once again. This time, it stems from the Tigers coach’s latest commitment in former St. John’s All-American RJ Luis — who was previously traded in the NBA. The signing has caused a stir in the college basketball community since legal precedent would keep Luis from returning to college, yet LSU still is attempting to have him cleared. One of the biggest pushbacks came in a strong message from longtime college basketball reporter Jeff Goodman.
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