Greg Sankey, in filing, speaks out against pros returning to NCAA
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey has filed an affidavit opposing professional athletes returning to college basketball amid an eligibility case.
Who reported it (13)
- Greg Sankey speaks out on pro athletes looking to return to the NCAA AL.com · 7h ago
- RJ Luis Injunction | Zack Nagy + Blake Ruffiino LSU Fall Camp Report Westwood One Sports · 7h ago
- Report: Greg Sankey files affidavit against pro athletes returning to college in Louisiana case On3 · 7h ago
- Report: SEC commissioner Greg Sankey files affidavit against RJ Luis in LSU eligibility case On3 · 7h ago
- SEC’s Greg Sankey reportedly opposes LSU commit RJ Luis’ potential return to NCAA basketball NOLA.com · 7h ago
- SEC commissioner Greg Sankey speaks out against pros returning to college as RJ Luis seeks eligibility at LSU CBS Sports · 7h ago
- Find out when LSU basketball's RJ Luis will have his preliminary injunction hearing NOLA.com · 7h ago
- SEC commissioner Greg Sankey voices objections to pro athletes returning to college USA Today · 7h ago
- Tiger Tails: Your daily LSU news for Wednesday, August 19, 2026 And The Valley Shook · 7h ago
- He wants to return to college basketball after going … HoopsHype · 7h ago
- Next Step: What to expect with RJ Luis' injunction case On3 · 7h ago
- SEC’s Greg Sankey reportedly opposes LSU commit RJ Luis’ potential return to NCAA basketball NOLA.com · 7h ago
- Greg Sankey, in filing, speaks out against pros returning to NCAA ESPN · 7h ago broke it first
Where it stands
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey filed an affidavit in an eligibility case involving RJ Luis, speaking out against professional athletes returning to the NCAA. The filing, reported by outlets including ESPN, On3, CBS Sports, and USA Today, centers on Luis seeking eligibility to play basketball at LSU after previously going through professional ranks.
Following the filing, coverage highlights widespread attention on the implications for college sports rules regarding former professionals. Outlets such as NOLA.com and On3 note that the situation has drawn significant focus to the broader intersection of professional careers and collegiate athletic eligibility.
As the legal and administrative process continues, attention turns to upcoming proceedings. NOLA.com and On3 report that a preliminary injunction hearing is scheduled for the case, which will address the next steps in determining Luis's eligibility status at LSU.
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Answered
Who filed an affidavit against RJ Luis?
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey filed the affidavit.
What team is RJ Luis seeking to play for?
RJ Luis is seeking eligibility at LSU.
What is the next step in the legal process?
A preliminary injunction hearing is scheduled for the case.
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