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RJ Luis Jr. to LSU After NBA Stint

Former St. John's standout and 2025 Big East Player of the Year RJ Luis Jr. has committed to LSU after a brief NBA career with the Jazz and Celtics, raising eligibility concerns.

Former St. John's standout RJ Luis Jr., who averaged 18.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game in 2024-25, has reportedly committed to LSU after spending time in the NBA and G League with the Utah Jazz and Boston Celtics. The 6-foot-7 wing entered the NBA draft after his college season, went undrafted, and signed a two-way contract with Utah before being traded to Boston's organization. piekny-pies.pl

Luis's move to LSU comes amid NCAA eligibility questions, as players who sign NBA contracts are typically ineligible to return to college basketball. A similar situation occurred with former Alabama center Charles Bediako, who challenged the NCAA's ruling in court after his own NBA contract with the Spurs.