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Red Storm Fall to Razorbacks as Luis Jr.’s Struggles Prove Costly
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — RJ Luis Jr.’s performance echoed that of John Starks in Game 7 of the NBA Finals in Houston, a comparison Rick Pitino seemingly acknowledged by opting to bench him for the final five minutes of St. John’s season. The campaign concluded in disappointment, a stark contrast to earlier optimism.
Unlike the hypothetical patience of a coach like Pat Riley with Starks during a challenging game, Pitino made a decisive move.
Following a 75-66 defeat against John Calipari and Arkansas at the Amica Mutual Pavilion, Pitino substituted Luis. This decision came as Luis struggled with a 3-for-17 shooting night, including 0-for-3 from beyond the arc – a performance uncharacteristic of a player of his caliber.
Luis Jr. Accepts Responsibility
“I let my teammates down,” Luis admitted.