The accolades keep coming for Rick Pitino and RJ Luis Jr. Pitino was named a semifinalist for Naismith College Coach of the Year and Luis was selected as a semifinalist for Naismith College Player of the Year after the duo helped lead St. John’s to a long-awaited Big East championship.

First, Maria Luis began breaking down, as she watched her son walk to the stage to accept his Big East Player of the Year award. Access the St. John's beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting member-only features,

RJ Luis Jr. scored 20 points and No. 6 St. John’s romped to a 78-57 blowout of Butler in their Big East Tournament quarterfinal.