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Scouting Report: No. 3 seed Texas Tech big challenge for Hogs
2h · Bob StephensJohn Calipari's Arkansas Razorbacks will face two familiar problems when they line up against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Thursday in a Sweet 16.
…center Jonas Aidoo (9) disrupts the shot of St. John's Red Storm guard RJ Luis Jr. during the first half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game at Amica…
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Arkansas Democrat Gazette
How St. John’s season came to an end
7h · Peter Sblendorio New York Daily NewsBack in February, after St. John's finished off a season sweep of two-time defending NCAA champion UConn, Huskies Coach Dan Hurley offered his assessment of the resurgent Red Storm.
…including 18-2 in conference play. Fueling St. John's were breakout seasons by RJ Luis Jr., who was named Big East Player of the Year and the conference tournament's…
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New York Post
St. John’s staring down pressing offseason questions to build on success
14h · Zach BrazillerThis article may be behind a paywall
$With the transfer portal officially opening on Monday, Rick Pitino and St. John’s are expected to be very active in constructing next season’s roster.
…warms up before Providence's game against Georgetown on Jan. 25. Imagn Images RJ Luis Jr. elevates for a dunk during the St. John's loss to Arkansas on March 22.…
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Arkansas Turned Up Heat So Much on St. John’s That Its Best Player “Cashed Out” of Game
17h · Andrew HutchinsonThe Hogs so brutally handcuffed St. John’s offense that they sent RJ Luis Jr. to “Never Never Land,” says one veteran NY sports radio host.
…might have been cutting off the head of the proverbial snake by limiting guard RJ Luis Jr., the Big East Player of the Year, to 9 points on a putrid 3 of 17 shooting…
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Why Rick Pitino made the right call with controversial RJ Luis Jr. benching in painful St. John’s loss
22h · Mike VaccaroThis article may be behind a paywall
$This is one of those situations where two things can co-exist in the same reality.
…Search Why Rick Pitino made the right call with controversial RJ Luis Jr. benching in painful St. John’s loss By Published March 23, 2025, 1:37 p.m.…
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Razorbacks' freshman magic silences Red Storm, critics- John Calipari postgame press conference
24h · Patrick GeansJohn Calipari talks Arkansas Razorback freshmen Billy Richmond and Karter Knox leading the Razorbacks to a 75-66 win over Rick Pitino's St. John Red Storm.
…to make 28 percent of their field goal attempts. Big East player of the year R.J. Luis Jr., who is listed at 6-7, was shackled by Arkansas defenders like Knox (6-6)…
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Sweet Victory for Calipari, Razorbacks Over No. 2 St. John's
Mar 23 · Bob StephensFreshmen Richmond, Knox top scorers as Arkansas is vindicated after frustrating season.
…forward Billy Richmond III (24) blocks a shot St. John's Red Storm guard RJ Luis Jr. (12) during the first half at Amica Mutual Pavilion. The Hogs held the…
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Whole Hog Sports
'2 dogs, 1 bone': Billy Richmond embraced dogfight mentality for Arkansas basketball vs. St. John's
Mar 23 · Ethan WestermanIn a grind-it-out dogfight, Billy Richmond helped Arkansas leave with a 75-66 victory over St. John's.
…physically playing.” Richmond had the matchup assignment with St. John’s star RJ Luis. Having a freshman defend a second-team All-American on a big stage demonstrated…
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A Sea Of Blue
Sunday Headlines: Kentucky vs. Kansas State and Illinois Gameday
Mar 23 · Zac OakesUK has two big Round of 32 matchups today.
…Views Hopefully we have a big crowd at Memorial. Pitino defends benching RJ Luis down the stretch - ESPN It was a tough spot with the way Luis was shooting.…
CBS Sports
2025 March Madness scores, takeaways: Big Ten takes first losses as Tennessee pounds UCLA, BYU tops Wisconsin
Mar 23 · Kyle BooneThe Big Ten finally took its first two losses but is still 10-2 in the NCAA Tournament.
…. St. John's big Zuby Ejiofor has 16 points, while Big East Player of the Year RJ Luis Jr. only has only four points on 2 of 12 shooting. Pinned Mar 22, 2025 at 3:22…
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Yardbarker
NCAA Tournament Round of 32 winners, losers: Big 12 owns the day
Mar 23 · Eric Smithling, YardbarkerHalf of this year's Sweet 16 is set.
…defense one of the next round's greatest matchups. Loser: St. John's guard RJ Luis Jr. The 2024-25 Big East Player of the Year picked a bad time to play his worst…
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Sports Illustrated
March Madness: John Calipari Tastes Sweetest Victory Beating Bitter Rival Rick Pitino
Mar 23 · Pat FordeThe two coaches’ long history broke somewhere along the way and the Razorbacks’ upset of No. 2 seed Red Storm is latest chapter in Cal getting the upper hand.
…. Inside the locker room, the pall was palpable. Reporters clustered around RJ Luis Jr., the Big East Player of the Year, who quietly said he didn’t lead well…
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The Athletic
How St. John’s magical season came crashing down vs. Arkansas in NCAA Tournament
Mar 23 · Brendan QuinnThis article may be behind a paywall
$Rick Pitino's St. John’s revival carries more weight than one bad day, but the Red Storm's season came to an end vs. Arkansas.
…as St. John’s tried to steal a spot in the Sweet 16. Pitino pulled star wing RJ Luis out of the lineup after making two free throws to cut Arkansas’ lead to two…
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Washington Post
After a loud season at St. John’s, Rick Pitino’s Red Storm goes quietly
Mar 23 · Chuck CulpepperThis article may be behind a paywall
$St. John’s bows out of the NCAA tournament against John Calipari and Arkansas in a physical second-round game.
…bounds almost fittingly with 13 seconds left, to the leading St. John’s player RJ Luis Jr. sitting the final 4:56 after his 3 for 17 — gave way to quiet in a quiet…
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