LSU loses RJ Luis eligibility bid, Saliou Niang cleared to play
Saliou Niang, a former NBA Draft pick, has been cleared to compete for the Tigers.
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What happened
Former St. John's player RJ Luis reportedly will not be eligible to play for LSU this season. Saliou Niang, a former NBA Draft pick, has been cleared to compete for LSU, and Brice Dessert will also be on the Tigers' roster.
Why it matters
The ruling ends a prolonged eligibility dispute over Luis and gives LSU clarity heading into the season.
Coverage
- Saliou Niang, former NBA Draft pick, cleared to compete for LSU, which has given up RJ Luis Jr. eligibility fight: Reports (Yahoo Sports)
- RJ Luis ruled ineligible at LSU, but Salou Niang and Brice Dessert will both be on Tigers' roster (cbssports.com)
- RJ Luis Reportedly Won't Be Eligible for LSU, Would Have Violated Rules After Signing NBA Contract (bleacherreport.com)
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