SEC commissioner Sankey against pros returning to college, and former Mizzou forward Mitchell fits that description
Greg Sankey said allowing pro-contract athletes back into college would fuel disruption and unfairly disadvantage high school recruits, according to his affidavit.
- Louisiana courts are reviewing lawsuits from college athletes, including former St. John's star RJ Luis and former Missouri forward Mark Mitchell, seeking eligibility to return after signing professional contracts.
- SEC commissioner Greg Sankey filed affidavits opposing the return of professional athletes, arguing that allowing pros back "fuels disruption" and undermines the "fundamental principles" of college athletics.
- Luis, the 2024-25 Big East Player of the Year, committed to LSU after his NBA G League stint, while Mitchell joined a Kentucky lawsuit asking Judge Brian Edwards to grant eligibility for the 2026-27 season.
- Luis faces a preliminary injunction hearing on Monday, while Judge Edwards is expected to rule on Mitchell's lawsuit this week, as the NCAA maintains that athletes who have signed professional contracts are ineligible.
- Hundreds of athletes across more than two dozen lawsuits challenge NCAA eligibility rules, with NCAA lawyers warning that judicial intervention could "forever damage college basketball and make the NCAA and the NBA a revolving door.
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SEC commissioner Sankey against pros returning to college, and former Mizzou forward Mitchell fits that description
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey spoke out against athletes who have signed professional contracts returning to college sports. Former Mizzou forward Mark Mitchell is attempting to return to college basketball after spending the offseason with the Nuggets.
SEC’s Greg Sankey opposes LSU commit RJ Luis’ potential return to NCAA basketball
Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey is not in favor of LSU attempting to get RJ Luis an extra year of eligibility. Luis is a former St. John’s basketball star who signed an NBA contract after going undrafted in 2025.
Not So Fast, Says SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey To LSU Coach Will Wade’s Quest For NBA-Signed Star RJ Luis
TIGER RAG NEWS SERVICES Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey is trying to block LSU basketball coach Will Wade from adding star forward RJ Luis, because Luis signed with two NBA teams after his Big East [...] The post Not So Fast, Says SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey To LSU Coach Will Wade’s Quest For NBA-Signed Star RJ Luis appeared first on TigerRag.com.
Greg Sankey, Other Commissioners Make Move That Could Prevent Kentucky From Landing Mark Mitchell
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey and five other major conference leaders have urged a Louisville judge to reject an extra year of eligibility for class of 2022 athletes in the active case. One of the athletes in the case is potential Missouri transfer Mark Mitchell, who could very well end up at Kentucky if he lands another season of eligibility. According to a report by WDRB: The commissioners of the ACC, SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, Big East and Pac-12 j…
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