LSU BasketballFriday, October 30
A judge's injunction makes RJ Luis temporarily eligible for LSU, but Will Wade isn't budging
The Daily Baton Rouge team
If you're wondering whether RJ Luis will suit up for LSU, the answer is: maybe. WBRZ reports he's temporarily eligible. A Baton Rouge judge signed an injunction Wednesday that enjoins LSU and the SEC, which stops the conference from penalizing LSU if it rosters him. Louisiana Sports reports it makes Luis eligible through at least Nov. 13.
LSU lists 14 players, one fewer than SEC teams may carry
14 of 15
- players on LSU's roster
- 1 roster spot LSU hasn't filled
Source: The Daily Advertiser
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| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| players on LSU's roster | 14 | 93% |
| roster spot LSU hasn't filled | 1 | 7% |
Coach Will Wade didn't change course Thursday. The Advocate reports he told reporters, "my stance has not changed," and said he'd talk about "the 14 guys that are on our roster."
18.2points per game for Luis in his final season at St. John's
WBRZ reports he also averaged 7.2 rebounds and two assists, and was the 2025 Big East Player of the Year.
Source: WBRZ
- Nov. 13: preliminary injunction hearing, where Luis' team must prove "irreparable harm"
- Opener: Tue., Nov. 3, 7 p.m., vs. LSU-New Orleans, PMAC
- SEC penalties: coach suspensions, losing up to half of athletic budgets
Sources: Louisiana Sports, The Daily Advertiser, The Advocate, WBRZ