RJ Luis Jr. scored 20 points and No. 6 St. John’s romped to a 78-57 blowout of Butler in their Big East Tournament quarterfinal.

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.