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.
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.