The LSU Tigers men's basketball roster for next season just keeps getting better and better, though it isn't coming without a fair share of controversy.Former St John's guard RJ Luis has officially received a preliminary injunction that makes him eligible to play college basketball for LSU during the 2026-27 season, per multiple reports. Luis was the 2025 Big East Player of the Year with the Red Storm.Luis went undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft before signing an undrafted deal with the Utah Jazz. He was then traded to the Boston Celtics and was subsequently waived having never appeared in an NBA game. He eventually committed to play for LSU and head coach Will Wade earlier this offseason.LSU Coach Will Wade Attended RJ Luis' Court HearingSt. John's Red Storm guard RJ Luis Jr. (12) dribbles during the second half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectWade and the LSU coaching staff have now officially secured what should be one of the team's best players next season in Luis. The uncertainty of whether or not Luis would be eligible is a question that has hung over the heads of everyone in the LSU men's basketball program, including Wade, who was in attendance at court to congratulate Luis on being granted the injunction. Here's a look at Wade embracing Luis in a photo captured by LSU reporter Michael Cauble: RJ Luis wins his motion for injunctive relief and will be declared eligible to join LSU’s team pic.twitter.com/RJNDSQPmDz— Michael Cauble (@Cauble) August 24, 2026Luis started his career off at UMass in 2022 but spent just one year with the Minutemen before transferring to St. John's where he became one of the best players in college basketball. Across his first three years of college basketball, Luis played in 85 games (52 starts) while averaging 14.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.3 steals on 43.9 percent shooting.This is a breaking news article and will be updated accordingly. Sign up to our free newsletter and follow us on Facebook and X for the latest news.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow