LSU basketball player RJ Luis has been granted temporary eligibility by the NCAA despite having appeared in an NBA preseason game, sparking outrage among fans.
The decision allows Luis to compete for the Tigers while the NCAA reviews his case. Critics argue that participating in an NBA preseason contest should render a player ineligible for college competition under current rules.
Luis, a guard, played in the NBA preseason before returning to LSU. The temporary eligibility ruling has been described as "embarrassing" and "nasty work" by fans on social media.
The NCAA has not yet issued a final ruling on Luis's long-term eligibility status.
