Luis, St. John's and Rick Pitino

St. John’s star RJ Luis likely to go pro after season: Rick Pitino
St. John’s fans should appreciate RJ Luis while he’s here. Rick Pitino is anticipating the dynamic junior wing going pro when this season is up. The reigning Big East Player of the Week, the 6-foot-7 Luis has taken a big leap this year as the Johnnies’ leading scorer at 17.
St. John’s wing RJ Luis is ‘100%’ going pro after this season, Rick Pitino says
St. John's guard RJ Luis Jr. (12), left, dribbles the ball against New Mexico guard Donovan Dent (2), right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) AP
RJ Luis Continues Breakout Season for St. John's
In a classic Big East rivalry against Villanova at Madison Square Garden, St. John's needed someone to go to after point guard Deivon Smith suffered a shoulder
RJ Luis 30-point gem leads St. John’s to statement win over Villanova
RJ Luis scored 23 of his St. John’s career-high 30 points after halftime as the Johnnies won for the ninth time in 10 games, beating Villanova, 80-68.
RJ Luis Jr. scores 19 as St. John's overtakes Georgetown
RJ Luis Jr. withstood shooting struggles and scored 19 points, including the tiebreaking free throws with 6:16 remaining as St. John's rallied from a 15-point deficit and earned a 63-58 victory over Georgetown on Tuesday in New York.
RJ Luis Jr., St. John's set sights on Georgetown
St. John's coach Rick Pitino only saw glimpses of RJ Luis Jr.'s capabilities last year because of a shin injury that cost him 10 games and persisted through the season.
Luis’ 19 lead St. John’s over Georgetown 63-58
RJ Luis Jr. scored 19 points as St. John’s beat Georgetown 63-58. The Red Storm are now 15-3 on the season, while the Hoyas moved to 12-5.
RJ Luis Jr. scores 30 points, grabs 10 rebounds to lead St. John’s over Villanova 80-68
RJ Luis Jr. scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead St. John’s over Villanova 80-68. The Red Storm are now 14-3 with the victory and the Wildcats fell to 11-6.
Georgetown visits St. John's after Luis' 30-point game
St. John’s faces the Georgetown Hoyas after RJ Luis scored 30 points in St. John’s 80-68 win against the Villanova Wildcats
St. John's hosts Georgetown following Luis' 30-point outing
Georgetown Hoyas (12-4, 3-2 Big East) at St. John's Red Storm (14-3, 5-1 Big East) New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: St. John's faces Georgetown after RJ Luis scored 30 points in St. John's 80-68 win over the Villanova Wildcats.
Rick Pitino says several Red Storm players, including RJ Luis Jr., are ready to try the NBA
Asked if he was certain this will be Luis' final season with the Storm, Pitino replied, "In my estimation 100%, but that's RJ ...
St. John’s grinds out ugly win over Georgetown for fourth straight victory
It was ugly. It was clunky. It was, at times, equal parts frustrating and exasperating. RJ Luis Jr., who scored a game-high ...