Judge OK's RJ Luis Jr. to join LSU; lawyer says Will Wade now in 'crosshairs'
A judge’s injunction clears LSU guard RJ Luis Jr. to play, while his lawyer puts coach Will Wade and SEC chief Greg Sankey in the spotlight.
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The legal action was taken by his attorneys, resulting in a court order that lifts previous restrictions and allows him to join the roster for the upcoming season opener. The development received attention from several sports outlets. 247Sports published two pieces: one detailing the injunction and another featuring coach Will Wade’s perspective on the roster addition and rotation ahead of the opener, mentioning teammate Skyy Clark.
NOLA.com reported on Wade’s direct answer to whether Luis would be added. Sports Illustrated highlighted the attorney’s comparison of SEC commissioner Greg Sankey to Kim Jong Un following the eligibility win.
The attorney’s comparison underscores the perceived severity of the administrative barriers faced by Luis. Future coverage will likely track whether the temporary eligibility holds through the season, any further legal challenges, and the impact on LSU’s opening‑game rotation as described by Wade.
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Quick answers
What legal action granted RJ Luis Jr. temporary eligibility?
A judge issued an injunction after attorneys filed a legal action, temporarily making RJ Luis Jr. eligible to play for LSU.
Which LSU coach addressed the question of Luis joining the roster?
Head coach Will Wade answered whether RJ Luis Jr. would be added to the LSU basketball roster.
What comparison did Luis’s attorney make after the eligibility ruling?
The attorney compared SEC commissioner Greg Sankey to Kim Jong Un following the court’s decision.
Coverage (4)
- Will Wade’s Take: LSU-RJ Luis buzz, Skyy Clark's impact and rotation notes ahead of the opener 247Sports · 1d ago
- Will Wade answers question on if RJ Luis will be added to LSU basketball roster NOLA.com · 1d ago
- LSU guard RJ Luis granted injunction, temporarily eligible after latest legal action by attorneys 247Sports · 1d ago
- RJ Luis Jr.'s Attorney Compares Greg Sankey to Kim Jong Un After Winning LSU Eligibility Sports Illustrated · 1d ago
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