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SEC stands firm in LSU eligibility fight as RJ Luis Jr. is left off the roster
October 14, 2026 at 06:32 PM
The SEC has filed a court response keeping its lawsuit against LSU alive over the Tigers' recruitment of NBA-affiliated players, while star RJ Luis Jr. sits unrostered.
- The SEC filed a response Tuesday to LSU's motion to dismiss its federal lawsuit, arguing the dispute "remains live" and the school still defies conference rules.
- RJ Luis Jr., the 2025 Big East player of the year who signed multiple NBA contracts, is not on LSU's roster, coach Will Wade confirmed.
- Wade said LSU will follow SEC eligibility protocols and predicted the group of players will ultimately get eligible.
- SEC presidents in August approved penalties including coach suspensions, fines of up to 50% of a sport's budget, and loss of voting rights.