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Does the SEC backing off clear the way for basketball
Posted on 8/29/26 at 11:37 am
Posted on 8/29/26 at 11:37 am
Does that give us confidence that one way or another we will be able to get all our basketball guys eligible?
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Posted on 8/29/26 at 11:44 am to Portcityblues
I don't believe the court order is specific to football.
Posted on 8/29/26 at 11:44 am to Portcityblues
Should mean that RJ Luis is good for now.
Dent and Clark need one more good court ruling at the end of September.
Not sure it changes much for the internationals as it isn’t clear whether the hastily prepared SEC rule actually impacts those guys.
Dent and Clark need one more good court ruling at the end of September.
Not sure it changes much for the internationals as it isn’t clear whether the hastily prepared SEC rule actually impacts those guys.
Posted on 8/29/26 at 12:54 pm to RummelTiger
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I don't believe the court order is specific to football.
Correct. The case that amended the complaints and added the SEC via a modified TRO involves potential LSU football players. The TRO is valid only for the listed players.
RJ Luis is currently eligible under an injunction, but LSU can't roster him under the new SEC rule.
Posted on 8/29/26 at 12:59 pm to rds dc
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I don't believe the court order is specific to football.
Correct. The case that amended the complaints and added the SEC via a modified TRO involves potential LSU football players. The TRO is valid only for the listed players.
RJ Luis is currently eligible under an injunction, but LSU can't roster him under the new SEC rule
That is my understanding as well. It is specific to that case, which is not related to the RJ Luis case.
It does include Amya Johnson in women's basketball, though. She is not coming back to LSU, however.
Posted on 8/29/26 at 1:04 pm to rds dc
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RJ Luis is currently eligible under an injunction, but LSU can't roster him under the new SEC rule.
Why wouldn’t the SEC statement apply to the Luis case? My reading is that it absolutely applies to the Luis case.
The SEC statement says it will comply with court orders on eligibility (even if not a named party).
This post was edited on 8/29/26 at 1:07 pm
Posted on 8/29/26 at 1:09 pm to ellessuuuu
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Why wouldn’t the SEC statement apply to the Luis case? My reading is that it absolutely applies to the Luis case.
Luis’ case is separate and before another judge, Ronald Johnson. But I would think Clayton will ask for a modification to include the SEC and block retroactive restitution in Luis ‘ case also if he hasn’t already.
This post was edited on 8/29/26 at 1:11 pm
Posted on 8/29/26 at 1:53 pm to LSUChamps03
But the SEC statement is that it will comply with all the eligibility orders whether it is a party or not. The Luis case has an order against the NCAA, why would the SEC statement not apply to that order just like it would apply to all the other orders. The SEC statement is not particular to one case.
This post was edited on 8/29/26 at 1:54 pm
Posted on 8/29/26 at 2:36 pm to Portcityblues
From my understanding, RJ Luis should be good to go. For now...
Posted on 8/29/26 at 2:38 pm to Portcityblues
People are saying this is just a one-time 2022-related issue, but if a one-and-done tests the NBA waters next year, and doesn't like his fill-in-the-blnk (2nd round selection, or his undrafted status, or summer league cut, or G-league money, etc...) what will keep him & hisTRO from coming back to college for his available 4 years?
The same SEC/NCAA rules which are currently in place that denies eligiblity to a player that chooses to go pro, will be the same rules next year that could theoretically have a similar reasoning/injunction that allows an RJ Luis to play this season.
Am I missing something??? Or has the dam broke?
The same SEC/NCAA rules which are currently in place that denies eligiblity to a player that chooses to go pro, will be the same rules next year that could theoretically have a similar reasoning/injunction that allows an RJ Luis to play this season.
Am I missing something??? Or has the dam broke?
Posted on 8/29/26 at 3:00 pm to LSUFreek
All of this FOR NOW stuff has got to be clarified.The powers that be are clowns.The NCAA and conferences have dropped the ball big time by not being pro active when all of this NIL,PORTAL business started.Now all they are doing is demonizing LK for following the judges rulings ignoring the other schools who are doing the same.
Posted on 8/29/26 at 3:03 pm to ellessuuuu
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Why wouldn’t the SEC statement apply to the Luis case? My reading is that it absolutely applies to the Luis case.
The SEC statement says it will comply with court orders on eligibility (even if not a named party).
I haven't seen that statement, but Heitner issued this clarifying statement:
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“To be clear, nothing requires any school to roster any player,” Heitner wrote. “However, if the school decides it is in its best interests to do so, the court order should provide sufficient cover. And to add additional clarity, such cover only exists when it comes to rostering players who are named plaintiffs in the action that includes language in a court order prohibiting the conference from taking action against the institution and its coaching staff.”
However, I still don't see LSU playing any of these players because of the potential legal risks.
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If tweet fails to load, click here. Posted on 8/29/26 at 3:39 pm to LSUFreek
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People are saying this is just a one-time 2022-related issue, but if a one-and-done tests the NBA waters next year, and doesn't like his fill-in-the-blnk (2nd round selection, or his undrafted status, or summer league cut, or G-league money, etc...) what will keep him & hisTRO from coming back to college for his available 4 years? The same SEC/NCAA rules which are currently in place that denies eligiblity to a player that chooses to go pro, will be the same rules next year that could theoretically have a similar reasoning/injunction that allows an RJ Luis to play this season. Am I missing something??? Or has the dam broke?
Because the court ruled that these players were harmed by the rule that was implemented after their decision and because it included their graduating year. As for next year, no harm would have been done. These players would know the rule in advance.
It’s like if you were in a class of 30 people and those 30 people were given a special benefit that day, but you happened to not be there that day for the benefit. Even though you weren’t there that specific day, because you are a part of the class, you should be entitled to the benefit. That’s the ruling in a nutshell.
This post was edited on 8/29/26 at 3:45 pm
Posted on 8/29/26 at 4:18 pm to Asleepinthecove
But I think the ruling in the RJ Luis case that makes it different from the 2022ers, is that international "pros" are allowed by the NCAA bc it doesn't consider those players coming from "professsional" teams but are more "developmental" leagues, which begged the question "Isnt the G League a developmental league?". That exchange got Luis the injunction.
Posted on 8/29/26 at 5:00 pm to ellessuuuu
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But the SEC statement is that it will comply with all the eligibility orders whether it is a party or not.
Ah, ok, I missed that point.
Posted on 8/29/26 at 5:09 pm to ellessuuuu
What’s scary though is that RJ Luis situation is a lot different than football because he chose to leave.. if he becomes eligible that opens floodgates beyond just this year
Posted on 8/29/26 at 5:29 pm to king47
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What’s scary though is that RJ Luis situation is a lot different than football because he chose to leave.. if he becomes eligible that opens floodgates beyond just this year
The football players chose to leave college also. Plus, Luis is only able to play because of the 5 for 5 policy change. His eligibility was done because he was a SR I believe. There are no floodgates being open. I have seen NO ONE claim this is anymore than a 1 year exemption due to the incompetent timing of the 5 for 5 policy change.
Posted on 8/29/26 at 5:33 pm to NotaStarGazer
The football guys did not choose. They were told they were out of eligibility so they went to the nfl, the only option at the time. 5 for 5 came after they made that decision. If you didn’t hear anyone say that than I think you aren’t looking very hard
Posted on 8/29/26 at 7:55 pm to Portcityblues
I don't believe they're backing off. I'll have to see it Thursday. Sounds more like putting themself in a better position before stepping in front of a judge.
Posted on 8/29/26 at 10:45 pm to LSUFreek
The Luis case is different. He left as a junior with a year of eligibility left. I’m not sure how his situation will be ruled. His was voluntary.
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