RJ Luis Jr. was named the Big East Player of the Year for 2025 on Wednesday after his breakout season helped lead the Red Storm to a 27-4 record and their first outright regular-season conference

First, Maria Luis began breaking down, as she watched her son walk to the stage to accept his Big East Player of the Year award. Access the St. John's beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting member-only features,

This morning, RJ Luis Jr. joined the likes of Walter Berry and Chris Mullen, taking home the highest individual honor in the Big East: Player of the Year. This marks the first time a member of the Red Storm has won the award since 1986.