Reggie (RJ) Jason Luis Jr.
Rj Luis Jr is an American Basketball player. Born on November 27, 2002 (19) in Miami, Florida (Mount Sinai Hospital)
Reggie’s parent’s descendants are from Ecuador and the Dominican Republic, Reggie Luis Charles and Maria Luis ( they were both given athletic scholarships to come to the United States). Also has two little sisters Racheal (12) and Rylee Luis (5). Rachael is also an athlete playing both basketball and volleyball. Although is Rylee is still young she’s playing soccer and basketball.
Started playing basketball when he was 5 years old, over at a community center in Miami shores. That wasn’t the only sport he played, he was very athletic and talented, he participated in baseball, football, soccer, karate, and tennis. Soccer being one of his favorite sports at the time going from one to another, basketball that is. He was a dual athlete playing both soccer and basketball until the 7th grade until he made his decision to focus and prioritize basketball.
He’s been playing ever since, and first received Divison 1 basketball interest in his junior year. RJ has always performed at high levels in all the events he participated; such as tournaments and showcases. He received his first offer D1 from Northeastern on September 8, 2020 during the summer of his junior year. Going into his junior year he was making a little noise receiving more D1 interest but none of them offered. During his senior year he had an outstanding senior year averaging 24 ppg and 10 reb, he made the All-Dade Basketball First Team and the Class 7A All State Team. But still didn’t receive recognition he deserved. He later went to play with SOH (UA) during the summer of 2021, an under armor circuit team where he displayed his skill set, versatility, and potential as a future prospect. This is where he got way more attention and interest from Divison one (D1) schools. He would then receive his second Divison 1 (D1) offer from Lamar Univeristy on August 4, 2021. Now RJ has a total of two Division 1 (D1) offers from Northeastern and Lamar University by the end of his high school career. But that wasn’t enough he wasn’t satisfied, so he decide with the help of his family to take a chance and do a year of post grade basketball because he believed in his capabilities and most importantly himself.
RJ Luis enrolled in Mt. Zion Prep in Baltimore, MD, on September 27, 2021, here he would face adversity and challenges, but this was all for the best because he was able to develop and take his game to the next level. During the first two weeks of school RJ picked up two new offers during practice, St. Bonaventure Univeristy and Old Dominion University two very good schools. This was only start of what was to come. RJ kept performing and showing out in front of many high and mid major programs, this would result in receiving ten divison one (D1) offers in a span of 6 months. St. Bonaventure, Old Dominion, Austin Peay, Quinnipiac, Marist, UMASS, Rutgers, VCU, Temple, and JMU Univeristy.
2022-23 (UMass)
Appeared in 27 games, making 10 starts … averaged 11.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 22.7 minutes per game … registered 17 double-digit scoring performances, including four 20-plus point outings and one 30-point effort … became 13th Minuteman to secure a spot on the Atlantic-10 All-Rookie Team selection … earned three A-10 Rookie of the Week accolades on Jan. 9, Jan. 30 and March 7 … tallied 18 points on 8-of-11 shooting against Colorado (Nov. 17) … posted 15 points with a 7-for-9 mark from the floor at Saint Joseph’s (Jan. 21) … unloaded 23 points, seven boards and five assists against Richmond (Jan. 25) … erupted for a career-high 31 points in win over Duquesne (Jan. 28), shooting 7-for-11 from the field and sank 17-of-18 attempts at the free-throw line while also grabbing five rebounds … fell one board short of a double-double with 21 points and nine rebounds against Dayton (Feb. 22) … Hit 9-of-15 from the floor with a pair of triples for 23 points at Duquesne (March 1)
2023-2024 St. John’s
Sophomore year
6’7 210
Mater Academy Charter School, Hialeah, FL (Freshman Year) 2017-2018
⁃played JV
Miramar High school, Miramar, FL (Sophomore Year) 2018-2019
⁃played varsity (6th man)
Dominican National Team U17 2019-2020
⁃great experience, played in Puerto Rico for the centro basket
Christopher Columbus High school, Miami, FL
(Junior and Senior Year) 2019-2020 , 2020-2021
⁃played varsity started both years
⁃Junior Year Averaged 14.9 ppg 8.8 reb 2.0 ass 1.5 spg 49% from the field
⁃Senior Year Averaged 24 ppg 10 reb 2.8 ass 2.1 spg 53% from the field
SOH ELITE, Miramar, FL (Travel basketball team) 2015-2021
Mt. Zion Prep, Baltimore, MD (Postgrad Year) 2021-22
⁃started and led the team to a number #2 ranking in the country
⁃Averaged 17.5 ppg 8 rpg 3 ass 2.0 spg 55% from the field