St. John's star RJ Luis signs with LSU despite eligibility questions
RJ Luis, a former star at St. John's, has signed with the LSU Tigers despite facing eligibility questions. He previously averaged 18.2 points per game and was named the Big East Player of the Year. Luis is currently ineligible to play due to his NBA affiliation but plans to challenge this in court to regain his eligibility for the upcoming season.
- ▪RJ Luis was the 2025 Big East Player of the Year.
- ▪He signed with LSU after spending time in the NBA G League with the Boston Celtics.
- ▪Luis is currently ineligible to play at the college level due to his NBA affiliation.
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