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Why RJ Luis Gave Up Millions to Enter the NBA Draft

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St. John's second -team All-American RJ Luis Jr. turned down transfer-portal offers to play for Kansas , Arkansas , North Carolina , Indiana , and other top programs.

A federal judge approved a court settlement that cleared the way for schools to directly compensate athletes themselves, rubber-stamping the end of amateurism in college sports.

Luis was named Big East Player of the Year after his junior season.

St. John’s failed to make the NCAA tournament.

Coach Pitino subbed Luis after the game against Arkansas .

Pitino has defended his decision to bench Luis .

Luis says he hasn't spoken to Pitino since April .

Luis hopes to be the first Ecuadorian-American to play in the NBA .

He says teams tell him he’s likely to be a late first -round or early second -round selection.

“I'm still working on my three -point shot, but I'm not worried about that. I know I’m going to get that down”.