re: LSU basketball roster is a little short!

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Can someone shed some light on these two

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I mean, they're still technically only eligible because of a court ruling on the 5 for 5 situation. Neither signed pro contracts. I think they both also entered the portal even though they were out of eligibility (just in case), so no issue there. Heres what happens next (AI generated)
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In practice, under California rules, a TRO is only temporary (typically up to 22 days), after which the judge holds an "Order to Show Cause" hearing on whether to convert it into a preliminary injunction. Since the TRO was granted around August 18–19, that hearing is expected around early-to-mid September 2026.

If the judge grants the preliminary injunction, it lasts until the case is fully resolved (potentially through the end of the 2026-27 season or beyond).

If the judge denies it, the TRO lapses and the players would lose eligibility unless the NCAA agrees to a settlement or the case is appealed.

No exact hearing date has been publicly reported yet for the Santa Clara County case. The attorneys (Heitner and Downton) would likely confirm the specific date as it gets set.