Louisiana court ruling upends NCAA eligibility rules for college athletes

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1. Aug 25, 2026

   A Louisiana judge grants RJ Luis Jr. a preliminary injunction to play for LSU in 2026-27, challenging the NCAA's eligibility ban tied to his two-way Utah Jazz contract.

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2. Aug 25, 2026

   Waived by the Seahawks, running back Anthony Hankerson seeks a return to college football via the transfer portal, citing the same Louisiana court ruling granting temporary eligibility.

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Injunction Clears LSU 2026-27 for RJ Luis Jr.

A Louisiana judge granted RJ Luis Jr. a preliminary injunction allowing him to play for LSU in the 2026-27 season after challenging the NCAA’s eligibility ban tied to his two-way contract with the Utah Jazz. Luis, the 2024-25 Big East Player of the Year at St. John’s who went undrafted in 2025, would join LSU’s roster under coach Will Wade amid ongoing NCAA-SEC disputes over college eligibility rules.

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Hankerson Waived by Seahawks, Intends College Return

Former Seahawks running back Anthony Hankerson was waived and intends to return to college football via the transfer portal, potentially rejoining Oregon State after back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons. The reports tie his move to a Louisiana court ruling granting temporary eligibility to a group of players seeking to extend their college careers.