Rj Luis Jr

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Team: Boston Celtics Number: 12 Position: Guard
Class: Rookie HT/WT: 6'7", 215lbs Birthplace: Miami, FL

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Rj Luis Jr. has Dominican and Ecuadorian roots

Rj Luis Jr. was born in Miami, represents the United States, and has both Dominican and Ecuadorian roots, as his father is Dominican-Ecuadorian and his mother is Ecuadorian.

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Dominican Republic

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Ecuador

About Rj Luis Jr

Rj Luis Jr is an American basketball player, born in Miami, Florida.

Family background

His parents, Reggie Luis Ch and Verónica Luis, have roots in the Dominican Republic and the Republic of Ecuador. Both earned athletic scholarships to study in the United States. He has two younger sisters, Racheal Luis and Rylee Luis. Racheal is an athlete as well, excelling in basketball and volleyball. Meanwhile, young Rylee is already exploring volleyball, basketball, and cheerleading.

Early beginnings in sports

He started playing basketball at the age of 5 at a community center in Miami Shores. However, basketball wasn’t his only sport. As a naturally gifted athlete, he also participated in baseball, football, soccer, karate, and tennis. Soccer was a particular favorite, but by 7th grade, he decided to dedicate himself fully to basketball.

High school achievements

Rj Luis Jr’s basketball journey began to take shape in high school. In his junior year, he caught the attention of Division 1 schools, receiving his first offer from Northeastern on September 8, 2020. His senior year was remarkable—he averaged 24 points and 10 rebounds per game, earned a spot on the All-Dade Basketball First Team, and was named to the Class 7A All-State Team. Despite these achievements, he was still overlooked by recruiters.

Post-graduate year and college offers

Determined to prove his worth, Rj Luis Jr decided to play a post-graduate year with the support of his family. During this time, he showcased his skills with SOH (UA), an Under Armour circuit team, gaining more attention from Division 1 schools. He secured his second D1 offer from Lamar University on August 4, 2021, adding to his offer from Northeastern.