RJ Luis 2024 Clips and Poll

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The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame :: NAISMITH BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES FIVE FINALISTS FOR THE 2025 MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SMALL FORWARD OF THE YEAR AWARDS

SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the five finalists for the 2025 Julius Erving Award and, in partnership with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), the five finalists for the 2025 Cheryl Miller Award.

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RJ's a finalist! Huge honor!

When was the last time we had a Johnnie as one?

Well-deserved, but I did not expect this at all!

 

[paultzman]

Well-deserved, but I did not expect this at all!

Another recruiting tool

 

[stjohnnie75]

 

[espken]

 

[espken]

 

[espken]

Once a Johnnie always a johnnie!

 

[action jackson]

Go get em RJ.. Your play and fan friendly attitude will be remembered for a long time. Good luck to him!

 

[SigEpSJU09]

Once a Johnnie always a johnnie!

A lot of people throughout our community said a lot of nasty , unwarranted things about RJ when he was doing what was best for himself and his family .

He truly loved St John’s as many of us do , and led us to back to greatness. He will forever be legend on a team that none of us will ever forget .

Worst case , in my opinion , he gets a two way contract and works his way up , as he did in high school , and college . What his family is doing for kids in South America , and the Caribbean is amazing .

He will make St Johns proud at the next level because the work ethic is in our blood .

 

[Beasts of the East]

A lot of people throughout our community said a lot of nasty , unwarranted things about RJ when he was doing what was best for himself and his family .

He truly loved St John’s as many of us do , and led us to back to greatness. He will forever be legend on a team that none of us will ever forget .

Worst case , in my opinion , he gets a two way contract and works his way up , as he did in high school , and college . What his family is doing for kids in South America , and the Caribbean is amazing .

He will make St Johns proud at the next level because the work ethic is in our blood .

Wait till he signs with UCONN. Lol

 

[Knight]

Love this kid. I hope he makes the NBA. There were many games this season when his play was worth the price of admission.

 

[Jack Williams]

Since he entered the draft and the portal already, he could’ve just gone on and stayed in the draft without saying goodbye to us like this. All class. Good luck RJ

 

[ChiTown Red]

Thank you RJ for two great years, and many memories from this past season. I wish you nothing but success in your future, and hope that you realize all of your dreams in the NBA.

 

[espken]

Every RJ bucket from the field this past season, all 36 games counter clockwise. (Make that 35, missed game at DePaul with groin injury)

 

[Anthony Mattia]

Classy kid from a classy family. I wish him nothing but the best.

 

[rcatalano]

RJ you are the man! Thank you so much for your time at SJU. You will always be in our hearts!

 

[SLYFOXX1968]

RJ ‘s statement is quite the closing comment on his time at St John’s .

Forget about his BB Abilities for a moment and absorb the heart felt feelings he committed to writing for us , fans and everyone in the St John’s community .

Few Players today give that sort of good bye to the their Schools . RJ did and threw no rocks at any Windows or People .

What can never be taken from him is his BE Player of the Year Award .. Our first in nearly 40 years .
Yes , he’s not Mullin or Berry and shouldn’t be compared to either Chris or Walter . Both , were College Players of the Year in 1985 and 86.
But , RJ’a place is forever in our Schools BB history is secure

Like others have commented ,,it’s unfortunate that many posters have taken their post season Criticism’s too far .
This team doesn’t accomplish what it did , without RJ and his contributions.
And , no he didn’t lose the Arkansas game by himself . Hanging that label on him is very unfair .

So , regardless of the next steps for him , he deserves our appreciation for what he did here .

Good Luck, RJ

 

[Beasts of the East]

The new normal: players who love it at sju and who we love leaving early for greener pastures, even without the nba calling

 

[paultzman]

Classy good bye from RJ.

 

[NCJohnnie]

Once a Johnnie always a johnnie!

As others have said great kid from a great family. Wish him all the success in his next journey and would love to see him playing for a certain NY professional basketball team next season. Godspeed RJ!

 

[Beasts of the East]

Classy good bye from RJ.

It's a good practice for anyone with a job, to always make a graceful exit. It leaves a good impression and even if you are leaving with any towards circumstance leaving with thankfulness and gratitude always is well received.