LSU’s RJ Luis Eligibility Battle Heads to Court With Roster Stakes Soaring

LSU’s biggest remaining roster question is headed to a Baton Rouge courtroom, where former Big East Player of the Year RJ Luis will seek an injunction allowing him to play for the Tigers. The outcome could give Will Wade a proven high-level scorer — or leave LSU with another major roster hole to fil

By Grant Chachere

August 19, 2026

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After weeks of uncertainty surrounding whether LSU will have a complete roster for the 2026-27 season, Will Wade and the Tigers received a significant development in one of their biggest remaining eligibility battles.

LSU guard RJ Luis has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and is scheduled for a preliminary injunction hearing Monday, Aug. 24, according to Geaux247's Zack Nagy and Blake Ruffino.

Luis' case will be heard in East Baton Rouge Parish before Judge Ronald R.

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