RJ Luis

RJ Luis started his collegiate career at Massachusetts, where he averaged 11.5 points on 34.8% shooting from 3-point range, 4.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals in 27 appearances (10 starts) en route to being named to the Atlantic 10 Conference All-Freshman Team. He capitalized on his success and transferred to St. John's but dealt with a hand injury in his first season with the Red Storm. The following campaign, Luis transformed into a star, averaging 18.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.6 blocks in 31.8 minutes per game while posting 44/34/75 shooting splits. He was named Big East Player of the Year and a consensus Second-Team All-American. Luis starred during the Big East Tournament, scoring 21 points in the championship win over Butler and earning Most Outstanding Player honors. However, after a strong first game of the NCAA Tournament, Luis struggled in the second round against the 10th-seeded Razorbacks, going 3-for-17 from the field before getting benched for the final five minutes of the 75-66 upset loss. He entertained the idea of returning to school and was one of the top players left in the transfer portal before deciding to stick in the NBA Draft. Luis' frame, athleticism and skill set are all NBA caliber. He attacks the rim with aggressiveness as a driver or cutter, finishing with finesse against bigger defenders and power versus smaller ones. He's not a natural point guard but can handle the ball and operate as a playmaker off screens. Shooting will be Luis' make-or-break trait at the next level. He was productive from deep in college but too inconsistent to be considered a sharpshooter prospect. Defensively, Luis forced turnovers and showed immense promise, but his engagement level waned. If his shooting improves, Luis could develop into a 3-and-D starter like Raja Bell (6'5, 210) or Danny Green (6'6, 215). Luis also has the potential to be a score-first sixth man like Max Christie (6'5, 190), De'Andre Hunter (6'8, 221) or Norman Powell (6'4, 215).