RJ Luis - College Basketball News & Rumors

Eligible to play once again Luis is eligible to play college basketball for LSU once again after the SEC decided to comply with the NCAA and their ruling to allow state's court ordered temporary restraining o...

Impact Luis will be able to suit up for the Tigers this upcoming season due to this ruling, paving the way for his fourth season of college hoops. The 6-foot-7 forward previously signed a two-way deal with the Utah Jazz but decided to return to the college ranks. In his last college season with St. John's in 2024-25, he was a prolific scorer, averaging 18.2 points and 7.2 rebounds in 31.7 minutes per game. He will now look to compete for a starting role in LSU's frontcourt without the distraction of ongoing eligibility questions.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled ineligible to play Luis has been deemed ineligible to play at LSU, Matt Norlander of CBSSports.com reports.

Impact The development comes less than 24 hours after Luis was cleared by a Louisiana judge, and it reverses Luis' prior clearance for the 2026-27 season. His status will need to be resolved before he can suit up for the Tigers.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled ineligible to play Luis has been deemed ineligible to play at LSU, Matt Norlander of CBSSports.com reports.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for 2026-27 Luis has been granted eligibility for the 2026-27 season, per On3.

Impact Luis, who committed to LSU back in May, has been granted eligibility for the 2026-27 campaign through a preliminary injunction. He previously signed a two-way deal with the Utah Jazz, effectively joining the professional ranks, but he'll now return to school for what will be his fourth year of college hoops. The 6-f7 forward Luis was a problem at St. John's last season, averaging 18.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.4 steals on 44/75/34 shooting splits.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to LSU, status unclear Luis has committed to LSU and head coach Will Wade, per The Field of 68.

Impact Back in 2025, Luis logged his junior season for St. John's before announcing his entry into that year's NBA Draft. He went undrafted and signed a contract with the Utah Jazz before they traded him to the Boston Celtics, in which their G-League affiliate briefly locked his services up. But after an unfruitful time as a pro, Luis is trying to enter the collegiate ranks and use his senior season, though he requires clearance from the NCAA to get another year under his belt. Considering that Louisiana State's conference rival Alabama successfully got Charles Bediako to log another season despite his pro aspirations, there is a legitimate possibility the Tigers can get Luis going next season.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in NBA Draft Luis will remain in the 2025 NBA Draft, per Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com.

Impact The former Johnnies star will officially chase his NBA Dreams this summer. This decision spells an end for Luis' college eligibility after a career year in his junior season at St. John's in which he averaged 18.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.4 steals The 6-foot-7 wing was reportedly being heavily pursued by a bevy of big-time programs in the portal including North Carolina, Kansas and Georgetown, but the next time he suits up will be for an NBA franchise.

MAY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 27, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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APRIL 15, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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St. John's Rick Pitino shares decision to bench RJ Luis, blatantly admits having no regrets | Sporting News Rick Pitino benched his best player in the NCAA Tournament receiving lots of backlash, but weeks later he still doesn't feel bad for making...

APRIL 4, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rick Pitino Had Sweet Message for RJ Luis Following NBA Draft, Transfer Portal Declaration Pitino and Luis helped the St. John's Red Storm to a Big East title and a No. 2 seed in the NCAA tournament.

MARCH 29, 2025 • SI.COM

St. John's Big East Player of the Year enters transfer portal after benching in final game | Sporting News RJ Luis was benched in final game of the season and Saturday he entered the transfer portal.

MARCH 29, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

RJ Luis landing spots: St. John's star enters transfer portal, declares for NBA Draft after benching | Sporting News What is the best option? Here's a closer look at where Luis may move next.

MARCH 29, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

RJ Luis landing spots: St. John's star enters transfer portal, declares for NBA Draft after benching | Sporting News Canada What is the best option? Here's a closer look at where Luis may move next.

MARCH 29, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

RJ Luis leaving St. John's to test NBA Draft waters, enter transfer portal in major blow Luis struggled mightily in the NCAA Tournament second-round loss to Arkansas, shooting 3-of-17 field. Pitino benched him for the final 4:56...

MARCH 29, 2025 • NYPOST.COM

St. John's wing RJ Luis to enter the transfer portal, NBA Draft Luis averaged 18.2 points per game during the 2024-25 season.

MARCH 29, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

RJ Luis to Enter Transfer Portal After Not Closing Out St. John's Season-Ending Loss The Red Storm star will declare for the NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility.

MARCH 29, 2025 • SI.COM

Declares for NBA Draft, hits portal Luis has declared for the 2025 NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility to enter the transfer portal, per Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com.

Impact Luis will test the NBA Draft waters, but keeps the door open for a potential return to college for his senior season. If he does, however, it won't be at St. John's, as the guard has entered the portal. Depending on the feedback he gets from NBA evaluators, Luis will either elect to chase his professional dreams of look at another program for his senior season. Luis, the reigning Big East Player of the Year, averaged 18.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

St John's Star RJ Luis Makes NIL Announcement Amid NCAA Tournament Luis adds to college basketball portfolio.

MARCH 23, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Rick Pitino Defended After Controversial Decision in NCAA Tournament Loss Pitino is facing a backlash for benching star RJ Luis at the end of the team’s NCAA Tournament loss to Arkansas.

MARCH 23, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Rick Pitino Sounds Off on Reason for Benching RJ Luis in NCAA Tournament Loss to Arkansas The Big East Player of the Year was on the bench during crunch time.

MARCH 23, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

St. John's coach Rick Pitino defends sitting RJ Luis late in Arkansas loss Rick Pitino explained RJ Luis' absence late in St. John's loss to Arkansas after he didn't play the final five minutes of the second-round g...

MARCH 22, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Rick Pitino Had Simple Explanation for Benching St. John's Star in Loss to Arkansas Guard RJ Luis was a non-factor Saturday.

MARCH 22, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rick Pitino Had Simple Explanation for Benching St. John's Star in Loss to Arkansas Guard RJ Luis was a non-factor Saturday.

MARCH 22, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Why was RJ Luis benched vs. Arkansas? Rick Pitino pulls star in closing minutes of NCAA Tournament loss | Sporting News Canada Find out why St. John's head coach Rick Pitino benched the Red Storm's best player in a second-round loss to Arkansas.

MARCH 22, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Why was RJ Luis benched vs. Arkansas? Rick Pitino pulls star in closing minutes of NCAA Tournament loss | Sporting News Find out why St. John's head coach Rick Pitino benched the Red Storm's best player in a second-round loss to Arkansas.

MARCH 22, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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