Know all details about RJ Luis Jr and his parents, who was subjected to heavy criticism after his team’s loss in the NCAA tournament
RJ Luis Jr. had an outstanding 2024-25 season, earning Big East Player of the Year and Second Team All-American honors while leading St. John’s to a No. 2 seed in the NCAA tournament. However, his season ended on a disappointing note as the Red Storm fell to No. 10 Arkansas in the second round, with Luis struggling offensively and being benched in the final minutes. Following the loss, he faced social media harassment from frustrated bettors, leading him to reportedly delete his Instagram account.
Who is St John basketball player RJ Luis Jr, bio, age, full name, height, weight, parents, nationality, stats, high school and college
Height: 6-7
Weight: 215
Class: Junior
Position: Guard/Forward
Hometown: Miami, Fla.
High School: Mt. Zion Prep
He played a prep year at Mt. Zion Prep in Maryland during the 2021-22 season and played high school ball at Christopher Columbus High School in Miami. Reggie Jason Luis Jr. is currently an American college basketball player for the St. John’s Red Storm of the Big East Conference.
Born on November 27, 2002, in Miami, Florida, RJ grew up in a household where athletics weren’t just a passion but a way of life. His father, Reggie Luis Charles, of Dominican descent, and his mother, Verónica Luis, of Ecuadorian heritage, both earned athletic scholarships to study in the United States.
Basketball became RJ’s calling at just five years old, and he never looked back. His journey took him from Christopher Columbus High School in Miami to Mt. Zion Prep in Maryland, refining his skills at every step. RJ isn’t the only athlete in the family. His younger sisters, Racheal and Rylee Luis, are carrying on the family’s sports legacy. Racheal excels in basketball and volleyball, while Rylee, still in her early years, juggles volleyball, basketball, and cheerleading with ease.
“Mom & Dad, all the sacrifices they’ve done for me…Wasn’t trying to cry…Really just trying to put on for the City of New York, the whole Latin community, Dominican, Ecuadorian community”
RJ Luis accepting Big East Player of the Year 12 days ago
Today he had to delete his IG pic.twitter.com/e36FJi0NlJ
— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) March 24, 2025
Proud of his heritage, RJ has represented his Dominican roots on the Dominican Republic U17 national team. Now, in his junior season at St. John’s (2024-25), he has been nothing short of spectacular, averaging 18.1 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. His performances, including multiple double-doubles, have made it clear—St. John’s has a rising star in its ranks. By the end of the 2024-25 season, RJ not only put up stellar numbers but also earned the Big East Player of the Year award.
know all details about RJ:
- Born: November 27, 2002 (age 22)
- Height: 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
- Weight: 215 lb (98 kg)
- Father: Reggie Luis Charles
- Mother: Veronica Luis
- High School: Mt. Zion Prep Academy (Lanham, Maryland)
RJ Luis Jr. deleted his Instagram because of overwhelming harassment from degenerate gamblers and miserable freaks who didn’t watch a single second of college basketball up until this week. This shit is disgusting. pic.twitter.com/eQ6hIbZmdg
— Rumble In The Garden (@rumbleSBN) March 24, 2025