RJ Luis Jr. Clears Path to LSU | College Basketball News

LSU basketball just got a huge boost for the 2026-27 season as a judge in Baton Rouge blocked the NCAA from blocking RJ Luis Jr.’s eligibility — meaning he’s officially cleared to play for the Tigers. The court also ruled LSU doesn’t have to repay any money, clearing the way for Luis to join a loaded roster that already includes Donovan Dent, Divine Ugochukwu, and Skyy Clark. After signing a two-way deal with the Utah Jazz in 2025, injuries kept him sidelined from NBA or G League action, and despite going undrafted and playing preseason with Boston, he never saw regular-season minutes. A standout college player who averaged 14.1 points and 5.6 rebounds over 85 games, Luis now brings elite talent to a team primed for a deep run. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7b3932f8ee0a579a