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St. John's star RJ Luis Jr. reportedly declaring for NBA Draft, entering transfer portal

St. John's forward RJ Luis Jr., the Big East player of the year and tournament MVP, is reportedly declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft. However, he plans to maintain his college eligibility and also enter the transfer portal, according to ESPN's Jonathan Givony.

Luis, 22, averaged 18.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game while shooting 34% on 3-pointers during his junior season. He led St. John's to a 31-5 overall record and 18-2 mark in the Big East, and the Red Storm were the No. 2 seed in the NCAA tournament West region.