A basketball prodigy often seen tearing up the court always has a family cheering him from the sidelines. RJ Luis Jr., the St. John’s Red Storm sensation, is a wild mix of Dominican and Ecuadorian vibes. He didn’t just stumble into stardom—he was raised for it by a crew as athletic as they come. Let’s dive into the family that built this college hoops phenom.
Meet The Rising Star RJ Luis Jr.’s Parents
Luis Jr. hailed from a household where sports weren’t just a pastime but a way of life. His dad, Reggie Luis Charles, carried Dominican roots. Not only that, he even snagged an athletic scholarship to study in the States. His mom, Verónica Luis, brought Ecuadorian flair and scored an athletic ride to American academia.
Details on what sports they crushed or what careers they chased stayed under wraps. However, one thing was clear: they passed the jock gene straight to RJ. Born on November 27, 2002. He was there right in the sun-soaked streets of Miami, Florida. For fans who are amazed by his performance, let us tell you that RJ kicked off his basketball grind at five years old.
RJ had two little sisters, Racheal and Rylee Luis, who caught the sports bug, too. Rachael tore it up in basketball and volleyball, showing off skills on the court—Rylee, still a kid, juggled volleyball, basketball, and cheerleading like a multitasking champ. Growing up, RJ bounced from Miami’s Christopher Columbus High School to Mt. Zion in Maryland.
The Stats and Swagger That Sealed the Deal
RJ’s bloodline was a global mashup—American, Dominican, and Ecuadorian—and he repped it hard. Back in the day, he played for the Dominican U17 national team. When he hit St. John’s as a junior in the 2024-25 season, RJ posted 18.1 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.
Here’s the kicker: RJ never forgot who got him there.
“My family’s unwavering encouragement,” he said in an interview.
In the 2024-25 season, RJ averaged 18.1 points per game, snagged 7.1 rebounds, and threw in some slick moves. St. John’s fans knew they had a star when he started racking double-doubles like it was no big deal.
The athlete even got the Big East Player of the Year award under his belt. That Dominican-Ecuadorian-American mix gave him an edge, too. He played with a swagger that screamed:
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“I’ve got roots,” which showed when he repped the Dominican U17 squad years back. Reggie and Verónica laid the groundwork, pushing him to chase scholarships and dreams just like they did. Racheal and Rylee kept the vibe alive, proving the Luis crew was all about that action. By March 22, 2025, RJ wasn’t just a rising star—he was the dude everyone watched.
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