UMass transfer guard RJ Luis is set to vist Texas A&M this weekend

It has been reported that former UMass guard RJ Luis is set to visit College Station this weekend

It has been reported that former UMass guard, RJ Luis, will visit Texas A&M this weekend, according to CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein. Aggie Hoops as we like to call Texas A&M’s basketball program is expected to bring back four starters next season after returning to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since the 2017 season, and first trip under head coach Buzz Williams.

One major loss however comes in the form of guard Dexter Dennis’s departure after his one season with the Maroon and White after transferring from Wichita State, as his defensive prowess and offensive productivity will need to be replaced next season, as unrealistic as that may seem on the surface.

RJ Luis, who as we discussed earlier this week is one of the unknown gems of the transfer portal, stands at 6-7 and nearly 200 pounds, Luis averaged 11.5 points per game, 4.6 rebounds while shooting 45.5% from the field, 34.8% from three, and 78.9% from the charity stripe, rewarded with a spot on the Atlantic 10 All-rookie team.

In his one season with the Minutemen, Luis recorded a season-high 31 points against Duquense, along with four 20 points games during the year. With three years left of eligibility, Buzz Williams would not only have a solid rotational option next season but develop a player with unlimited potential at the biggest stage in the SEC.

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Texas A&M has interest in former UMass guard RJ Luis

Texas A&M is showing interest in former UMass guard RJ Luis within the college basketball transfer portal

Texas A&M and head coach Buzz Williams have continued their search within the college basketball transfer portal since the start of the offseason, knowing that replacing guard Dexter Dennis and adding perimeter shooters to an otherwise stacked roster for the 2023 season are the final pieces to a mostly complete puzzle.

This weekend, CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein reported that former UMass guard RJ Luis, who will be entering his sophomore season, has received interest from Texas A&M among ten other programs, including Penn State, Iowa State, Maryland, Seton Hall, Colorado, Mississippi State, Depaul, St Johns, and Texas Tech.

Standing at 6-7 and 196 pounds, the Miami, Florida native and former 3-star recruit in the 2022 recruiting class averaged 11.5 points per game, 4.6 rebounds, while shooting 45.5% from the field, 34.8% from three, and 78.9% from the charity stripe. Luis is yet another long-armed defensive-minded guard that Williams’ feels is perfect in his scheme, while his rebounding ability pairs well with returning forwards Henry Coleman and Julius Marble.

Although Luis only attempted 46 three-point shots last season, his 34% from deep in his first collegiate season can only increase with more experience. For the Aggies, RJ Luis is a solid option to come in next season and provide an instant impact on both ends.

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