RJ Luis Jr. will be allowed to play for LSU during the 2026-27 season despite previously signing two NBA contracts. A Louisiana judge granted him a temporary injunction in a decision that could establish a significant NCAA eligibility precedent.<\/p>\n
As reported by ESPN\u2019s Myron Medcalf, Luis signed a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz and later an Exhibit 10 deal with the Boston Celtics\u2019 G League affiliate. He appeared in NBA preseason action but never played in a regular-season or G League game.<\/p>\n
Judge Ronald R. Johnson emphasized that Luis \u201cdid not actually play professional basketball.\u201d The NCAA is expected to challenge the ruling, but the case could create a new pathway for other players who signed NBA contracts without establishing themselves at the professional level.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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