Louisiana court grants RJ Luis injunction to practice and play for LSU through Nov. 13 hearing
A Louisiana judge has issued an injunction allowing former St. John's basketball player RJ Luis to practice and play for LSU until a November 13 hearing in Baton Rouge, according to the report. SEC rules bar Luis from competing due to his prior NBA contract or professional experience, and LSU's athletic department now faces a decision on whether to act on the court's protection. Attorney Tony Clayton, who also represents two former football players in a related eligibility case, added both the SEC and LSU to an amended complaint, arguing the conference's threats have unlawfully prevented his client from exercising his right to play. Clayton suggested the litigation could ultimately shift toward seeking monetary damages rather than securing Luis a roster spot this season.
LSU may be intimidated by 'Kim Jong' Sankey, but we're not.
Why it matters
For coaches: LSU coaches in both basketball and football must decide whether to roster eligible players despite the SEC's threatened penalties, with potential legal consequences either way.
For athletes: College athletes with prior professional experience face an evolving legal landscape that could determine whether SEC eligibility rules can be challenged in state court.
For collectives: The possibility of civil damages suits against the SEC signals that financial liability, not just roster access, may become a major outcome of these eligibility disputes.
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Sources
- Yahoo Sports college football: Attorney compares SEC commissioner Greg Sankey to ‘Kim Jong’ in LSU-RJ Luis eligibility lawsuit