RJ LUIS NEWS

Leads scoring charge Luis amassed 24 points (9-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 76-70 win over Butler.

Impact Luis was back to his high-scoring ways in his second game back since missing a Feb. 19 contest due to injury, and he even matched his second-best total of the 2025 calendar year here. At 17.7 ppg on the year, the junior forward is the leading scorer for a St. John's team that extended its Big East lead over Creighton to 2.5 games with Wednesday's victory.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

14 points in return vs. Huskies Luis racked up 14 points (4-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, one block and two steals across 37 minutes during Sunday's 89-75 victory over UConn.

Impact Luis returned to the court in the huge win over the Huskies after missing the Johnnies previous game with a groin injury. The 6-foot-7 junior produced well with a solid 14 points on offensive side of the ball. He also continued his defensive strike, tacking on two steals to round out a solid performance in the even more solid win.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

UConn's Dan Hurley Praises St. John's Guard RJ Luis: 'He's An NBA Player' UConn head coach Dan Hurley praised St. John’s guard RJ Luis ahead of Sunday’s Big East showdown between the Huskies and the Red Storm. “He’...

FEBRUARY 23 • SI.COM

St. John's optimistic RJ Luis Jr. will play vs. rival UConn RJ Luis Jr. is making progress with his pulled groin. St. John’s leading scorer practiced Saturday and there is optimism he will play vs. Co...

FEBRUARY 23 • NYPOST.COM

Good to go Luis (groin) is in the starting five Sunday against UConn.

Impact Luis was initially ruled doubtful for the contest earlier in the week, but he was able to practice in full Saturday and will now officially be in the lineup for a crucial matchup with the Huskies. The 6-foot-7 junior is averaging 17.6 points and 7.2 rebounds across 30.9 minutes for St. John's this season.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Now trending towards playing Luis (groin) practiced on Saturday and is now trending towards being available against UConn on Sunday, per Zach Braziller of the New York Post.

Impact Luis was considered doubtful to play against the Huskies, but this latest update is certainly good news as the guard now seems probable to play for the Johnnies. Luis, who missed the last game against DePaul, averages 17.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 steals.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Sunday Luis (groin) is not expected to be available for Sunday's game against UConn, Adam Zagoria of NJ.com reports.

Impact Luis has yet to participate in any team drills and will only play if he's "100 percent" according to Rick Pitino. The 6-foot-7 junior sat out during Wednesday's game against DePaul and will have his next opportunity to play against Butler next Wednesday if he is held out as expected.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

DNP against DePaul Luis (groin) did not play in St. John's 82-58 victory over DePaul on Wednesday.

Impact Luis was held out of Wednesday's game due to a groin injury, marking his first missed game of the season. It was previously announced that the 6-foot-7 junior was not in the starting lineup heading into Wednesday's matchup but he was downgraded to out just prior to tip-off. Luis will get his next chance to return in a big matchup against UConn on Sunday

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

St. John's RJ Luis Jr. misses first game of season with groin injury Just when Deivon Smith recovered from the bruised right shoulder that bothered him for a month, leading scorer RJ Luis suffered a groin inju...

FEBRUARY 20 • NYPOST.COM

Not starting Wednesday Luis (groin) is not included in the starting rotation for Wedesnday's game against DePaul, Zach Braziller of the New York Post reports.

Impact Luis is deemed a game-time decision as he deals with a groin injury. Although he was observed in uniform, he did not take part in pregame warmups which could indicate he may get little or no playing time.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call with groin ailment Luis (groin) is a game-time decision for St. John's against DePaul on Wednesday night, Zach Braziller of the New York Post reports.

Impact The star forward hasn't missed a game this season, but that could change Wednesday night. He reportedly missed shoot-around and is looking like a true game-time call. Luis, who averages 17.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists, would be a significant loss for the Johnnies.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

No. 9 St. John's beats No. 24 Creighton 79-73 to extend lead in Big East

RJ Luis Jr. scores 23 points and grabs 14 rebounds to help No. 9 St. John’s strengthen its grip on first place in the Big East conference wi...

FEBRUARY 16

Luis leads No. 9 St. John's against Villanova after 21-point game

No. 9 St. John's faces the Villanova Wildcats after RJ Luis scored 21 points in the Red Storm's 68-62 victory against the UConn Huskies

FEBRUARY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP men's player of the week: RJ Luis Jr. has big week as No. 9 St. John's rises in poll

St. John's forward RJ Luis Jr. is The Associated Press men's college basketball player of the week after leading the Red Storm to two big wins last week

FEBRUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

21 points in win over Huskies Luis supplied 21 points (10-21 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and one assist across 34 minutes during Friday's 68-62 victory over UConn.

Impact Luis came up big for the Johnnies in the win over UConn, producing a game-high 21 points and leading his team in rebounds. The junior forward has been producing at high levels especially in the new year, averaging 19.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 steals since the start of January. He'll look to keep it rolling this Wednesday at Nova.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

No. 12 St. John's rallies past No. 19 UConn for 10th straight win Kadary Richmond and RJ Luis combined to score 16 of the final 20 points Friday night for No.12 St.John’s, which overcame a 14-point first-ha...

FEBRUARY 8 • SACBEE.COM

RJ Luis and Kadary Richmond rally No. 12 St. John's to 68-62 victory over No. 19 UConn

RJ Luis Jr. scored six of his 21 points in the final 2:16 to help No. 12 St. John’s extend its winning streak to 10 games with a 68-62 victory over No. 19 UConn

FEBRUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Modest production in victory Luis provided 10 points (5-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 66-41 victory over Georgetown.

Impact It was the lowest scoring total of the 2025 calendar year for Luis (seven games), but he still managed a productive all-around day in what ended up as a lopsided victory for St. John's. He's attempted 13 or more field goals in each of his last eight contests, and that type of volumes serves to raise his scoring floor every night.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

RJ Luis Jr. scores 24 to help St. John's roll over Seton Hall RJ Luis Jr.tallied 24 points and eight rebounds, Zuby Ejiofor had 15 points and nine boards and visiting St.John’s ran roughshod over Seton...

JANUARY 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM