# Michael Ružić transfer to Louisiana State University

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/michael-rui-transfer-to-louisiana-state-university
> Updated: 2026-10-23T13:20:56.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Croatian basketball player Michael Ružić initiated a move from the Spanish club Joventut Badalona to the Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers in the United States. Initially, Joventut Badalona demanded the payment of a contract buyout clause to allow Ružić to terminate his agreement early, as he was under contract until 2029.

Ružić subsequently finalized the transfer by activating the exit clause and paying the required compensation fee. Following the confirmation of his eligibility for the NCAA, the 20-year-old completed his transition to the American league. Joventut Badalona acknowledged his professionalism during his tenure with the club.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Michael Ružić transfers from Joventut to Louisiana State University

Croatian basketball talent Michael Ružić has activated an exit clause to leave Spanish club Joventut for the Louisiana State University Tigers in the US NCAA league.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michael-rui-transfers-from-joventut-to-louisiana-state-university

### 2026-09-29: Joventut Badalona demands buyout from Michael Ružić amid US move

Joventut Badalona is seeking a buyout payment from Croatian player Michael Ružić, who is negotiating a move to play for LSU in the US NCAA league.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/joventut-badalona-demands-buyout-from-michael-rui-amid-us-move

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