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Rick Pitino, St. John's land Tennessee transfer Chris Ledlum to cap huge summer

Rick Pitino has made another splash at St. John's, landing former Harvard star Chris Ledlum, who had previously committed to Tennessee.

JULY 19, 2023

Rick Pitino, St. John's land UMass transfer RJ Luis Coming off a standout freshman year at UMass, guard RJ Luis announced Sunday he will transfer to St.

MAY 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Tallies 10 in return Luis had 10 points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 15 minutes during Saturday's 86-72 loss to La Salle.

Impact Luis missed back-to-back games due to a concussion but was back with an efficient 15 minutes in Saturday's defeat. He has the capability of getting hot as a high-volume scorer -- as shown by a 31-point effort Jan. 28 against Duquesne -- but it's unclear what his role will be as the Minutemen look to bounce back from a four-game losing streak, starting Tuesday against Loyola-Chicago.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available to return Luis (concussion) is listed as active ahead of Saturday's game against La Salle , Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact After missing two games while dealing with a concussion, Luis is set to make his return. Prior to the injury, Luis had started three straight games, but will enter off the bench Saturday. Luis is averaging a very strong 10.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals in 21.6 minutes per game as a freshman.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back Saturday Luis (concussion) is expected to be available for Saturday's matchup with La Salle, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact Despite earlier reports, Luis is warming up ahead of Saturday's matchup with La Salle. The 6-foot-7 freshman is likely to be available for the contest, but if he is ultimately unable to suit up, his next opportunity to return will come on Tuesday against Loyola Chicago.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out with concussion Luis (head) is out Saturday against La Salle, Kyle Grabowski of the Daily Hampshire Gazette reports.

Impact Luis missed Massachusetts' last two games and he's slated to miss a third straight game with a concussion. The guard is putting up 10.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists on the season. His next chance to suit up will be Tuesday against Loyola Chicago.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again vs Fordham Luis (concussion) won't play Wednesday night against Fordham, per Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com.

Impact Luis missed Massachusetts' last game against Davidson, and he's slated to miss a second straight game with a concussion. The guard is putting up 10.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists on the season.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters concussion protocol Luis (concussion) has a broken nose and a concussion, Kyle Grabowski of the Daily Hampshire Gazette reports.

Impact Luis entered concussion protocol after leaving Wednesday's game early with a head injury. As it turned out, Luis suffered a broken nose and a concussion, ruling him out for Saturday's game against Davidson. It is unclear how long Luis will remain out while nursing the nose and head injuries, though he will likely sit out for Wednesday's game against Fordham.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis leads UMass against George Mason

UMass visits the George Mason Patriots after RJ Luis scored 31 points in the Minutemen's 87-79 victory against the Duquesne Dukes

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luis leads UMass against George Mason after 31-point game

UMass visits the George Mason Patriots after RJ Luis scored 31 points in the Minutemen's 87-79 victory over the Duquesne Dukes

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

RJ Luis scores 31 as UMass defeats Duquesne 87-79 AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — RJ Luis' 31 points led UMass over Duquesne 87-79 on Saturday night. Luis added five rebounds for the Minutemen (13-8,...

JANUARY 29, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Luis scores 31 as UMass defeats Duquesne 87-79 The UMass Minutemen defeated the Duquesne Dukes 87-79 led by RJ Luis' 31 points.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Luis scores 31 as UMass defeats Duquesne 87-79

The UMass Minutemen defeated the Duquesne Dukes 87-79 led by RJ Luis' 31 points

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 23 points Luis ended with 23 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 9-10 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 85-76 win over Richmond.

Impact Luis benefited from the absence of junior T.J. Weeks (undisclosed). The freshman continues to excel across his first month of 2023. Luis has logged better point tallies the more games he plays, and his scoring average is 15.2 after the Minutemen's first five matchups during January.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Luis is listed in Massachusetts' starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Richmond.

Impact Luis will make his third start of the season during Wednesday's showdown with Richmond. The 6-foot-7 freshman has appeared in 17 games this season, logging 9.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.1 steals on 20.8 minutes per game.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 15 points Luis recorded 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 22 minutes during Saturday's 74-68 loss to Saint Joseph's.

Impact Luis averaged 12.8 points across his five games from Dec. 31 to Jan. 21. The scoring rate alone is why fantasy managers should consider using him. Unlike him, most backups do not usually log that many points.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available at St. Joseph's Luis (wrist) is available Saturday at St. Joseph's, according to Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com.

Impact Luis practiced without any problems Thursday. He will be expected to return as the Minutemen play again Saturday. But if Luis sits out once more, their next matchup is when they host Richmond on Wednesday.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at VCU Luis (wrist) did not play during Massachusetts' 83-55 loss Tuesday at VCU.

Impact Despite warming up before Massachusetts' latest game, Luis logged his second absence because of the injured wrist. He is expected to be a game-time decision at St. Joseph's on Saturday.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns Tuesday Luis (wrist) is warming up and should be good to return tonight, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact The freshman will be ruled out with an ankle injury that kept him out last game versus URI. Luis is averaging 9.0 points and 3.7 rebounds per game this season.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Tuesday Luis (undisclosed) was seen shooting around on Monday night, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact Luis, who was inactive during Saturday's showdown with Rhode Island, was seen at a team shootaround on Monday night. The 6-foot-7 freshman, who has been a significant role player for Massachusetts (20.7 minutes per game), appears likely to be available for Tuesday's matchup with VCU.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming up pregame Luis is not warming up prior to Saturday's game against Rhode Island and will likely sit out, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact Luis started the first two games of the season before coming off the bench each of the following 14 contests, so it's unclear what will keep him sidelined Saturday. The 6-foot-7 freshman has averaged 9.0 points, 3.7 boards, 1.1 assists and 1.1 steals while playing 20.7 minutes per game.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

UMass beats Colorado 66-63 in Myrtle Beach Invite

Noah Fernandes scored 22 points, freshman RJ Luis added 18 points and UMass beat Colorado 66-63 in the opening round of the Myrtle Beach Invitational

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS