- The SEC says LSU lacks institutional control over recruiting pro players and raised the issue in a federal court filing tied to attempts to add athletes who spent time with NFL/NBA teams.
- The flashpoint is Will Wade’s pursuit of RJ Luis (who spent part of the 2025 NBA offseason with pro teams); LSU allowed him to practice and hasn’t ruled out adding him, while Wade has called the approach “unapologetic” but also says he’ll follow SEC protocols.
- Louisiana’s attorney general and LSU say the case is moot and should be dismissed, but the SEC warns it could seek serious penalties — even membership expulsion — in the ongoing showdown.
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