Attorney Compares SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey to ‘Kim Jong’ in LSU-RJ Luis Eligibility Lawsuit

RJ Luis' injunction gives the LSU Tigers legal cover to roster him this season, but the SEC's threats could push the case toward monetary damages.

Attorney Compares SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey to ‘Kim Jong’ in LSU-RJ Luis Eligibility Lawsuit

TL;DR

  • A Louisiana judge granted an injunction allowing former St. John's basketball player RJ Luis to practice and play with LSU until a Nov. 13 hearing.
  • This injunction gives LSU legal cover to roster Luis without facing penalties from the SEC.
  • SEC rules prohibit players with professional experience from playing for conference members.
  • Attorney Tony Clayton, representing Luis, has added the SEC and LSU to a lawsuit, stating the SEC Commissioner's actions and threats are the reason for the legal action.
  • Clayton compared SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey to 'Kim Jong' and expressed determination to fight the conference.
  • A previous case involving football players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris saw similar injunctions granted, but LSU did not roster them due to SEC threats.
  • The article suggests the ongoing legal battles may shift towards monetary damages rather than just player eligibility.