LSU latest basketball program to tap into G League ranks, signing former pro guard RJ Luis Jr
LSU Tigers Sign G League Guard RJ Luis Jr
LSU has signed guard RJ Luis Jr from the Maine Celtics of the NBA G League. The move brings the former St. John’s player to the Tigers under head coach Will Wade. Luis went undrafted after earning Big East Player of the Year honors in his final college season.
Luis remains under contract with a professional team and is ineligible for the upcoming season. He will need to seek a ruling or legal action to regain college eligibility. The signing follows a pattern of programs adding players directly from professional ranks amid ongoing debates over roster rules.
Similar cases have drawn scrutiny in recent months, including Alabama’s addition of a G League player earlier this year. Observers note that outcomes in eligibility challenges could influence future roster decisions across college basketball programs.
