TOM CANAVAN
FILE — Saint Peter's head coach Shaheen Holloway looks on during the second half of a college basketball game against Purdue in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament, March 25, 2022, in Philadelphia. Holloway, 46, is leaving Saint Peter's for Seton Hall just days after helping the little Jesuit school make history by becoming the first No. 15 seed to reach the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola File)
Mason takes over at Saint Peter's needing to settle roster

By Tom Canavan Apr. 13, 2022 04:11 PM EDT
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Bashir Mason is looking forward to the challenge of taking

New Seton Hall men's basketball coach Shaheen Holloway, center, has a moment with his former Saint Peter's player, Doug Edert, during Holloway's introductory news conference as the new head coach of Seton Hall men's basketball team at Walsh Gym Thursday, March 31, 2022, in South Orange, N.J. Holloway led underdog Saint Peter's to the Elite 8 round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament last week. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Holloway returns to coach Seton Hall, Peacocks there as well

By Tom Canavan Mar. 31, 2022 04:37 PM EDT
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — Having coach Shaheen Holloway get the head coaching job at

St. Peter's head coach Shaheen Holloway reacts during the first half of a college basketball game against North Carolina in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA tournament, Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Shaheen Holloway leaves Saint Peter's for Seton Hall

By Tom Canavan Mar. 30, 2022 06:51 PM EDT
Shaheen Holloway is leaving Saint Peter’s for Seton Hall just days after helping the

People react as they attend an on-campus watch party at Saint Peter's during the NCAA men's college basketball tournament game between Saint Peter's and North Carolina, Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Jersey City, N.J. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Saint Peter's can't keep merchandise on shelves after NCAAs

By Tom Canavan Mar. 30, 2022 06:26 PM EDT
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Three days after Saint Peter's magical NCAA Tournament ride

People react as they attend an on-campus watch party at Saint Peter's during the NCAA men's college basketball tournament game between Saint Peter's and North Carolina, Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Jersey City, N.J. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
After NCAA run, Saint Peter's will always have the memories

By Tom Canavan Mar. 28, 2022 06:04 PM EDT
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Saint Peter's unexpected and uplifting run to the Elite Eigh

St. Peter's Daryl Banks III, center right, and Matthew Lee, center left, participate in a drill during NCAA college basketball practice in Jersey City, N.J., Tuesday, March 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Cinderella Saint Peter's dancing on boulevard in Jersey City

By Tom Canavan Mar. 23, 2022 05:24 PM EDT
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Saint Peter's University is so small, one could motor down

FILE - Elnardo Webster (30) of St. Peter's grabs rebound after scoring attempt by Kansas during a National Invitation Tournament college basketball game against Kansas at New York's Madison Square Garden on March 21, 1968. Webster, who put Saint Peter's basketball on the map more than a half century ago in leading the Peacocks to the NIT semifinals in 1968, died on Tuesday, March 21, 2022, in Morristown, N.J., after being hospitalized with a heart issue, former teammates said. He was 74. (AP Photo/John Duricka, File)
Elnardo Webster, led Saint Peter's to NIT semis in '68, dies

By Tom Canavan Mar. 22, 2022 09:21 PM EDT
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Elnardo Webster, who put Saint Peter's basketball on the map

St. Peter's KC Ndefo speaks to reporters before NCAA college basketball practice, Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Jersey City, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Big Man KC Ndefo almost missed Saint Peter's tourney run

By Tom Canavan Mar. 22, 2022 07:56 PM EDT
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — One of the biggest changes in college sports in recent years

St. Peter's head coach Shaheen Holloway gestures to his team in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Monmouth during the championship of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Atlantic City, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Saint Peter's Holloway a 'rock star' coaching commodity

By Tom Canavan Mar. 22, 2022 05:07 PM EDT
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Shaheen Holloway of Saint Peter's might be one of the

Ron Harper Jr. scores 15, Rutgers holds off Penn State 59-58

By Tom Canavan Mar. 06, 2022 02:39 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — After squandering a 15-point second-half half lead against

The Wisconsin bench reacts after a 3-point basket against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
No. 13 Wisconsin edges Rutgers 66-61, takes Big Ten lead

By Tom Canavan Feb. 26, 2022 08:34 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — While they weren't the preseason favorite to win the Big Ten

Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy (4) takes a shot as Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) falls during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Despite 2 straight losses, Rutgers ready for NCAA run

By Tom Canavan Feb. 24, 2022 05:39 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — After 31 years of coaching, Steve Pikiell is looking forward

Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi (11) blocks a shot by Illinois center Kofi Cockburn (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Rutgers downs No. 12 Illinois, 4th straight vs ranked team

By Tom Canavan Feb. 16, 2022 09:30 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers isn’t just beating ranked teams, they are dominating

Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) shoots over Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. Rutgers won 66-64. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Rutgers scores last 10 points to stun No. 16 Ohio St 66-64

By Tom Canavan Feb. 09, 2022 09:48 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers is never out of a basketball game when playing at

Villanova forward Brandon Slater (3) falls to the court in front of Seton Hall forward Tray Jackson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
No. 22 Villanova edges short-handed No. 15 Seton Hall 73-67

By Tom Canavan Jan. 01, 2022 04:47 PM EST
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Villanova coach Jay Wright isn't a big fan of playing on New Year

Seton Hall players celebrate with students after the team defeated Texas in an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
No. 23 Seton Hall edges No. 7 Texas 64-60 for 2nd top-10 win

By Tom Canavan Dec. 09, 2021 09:28 PM EST
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — After getting overlooked in the preseason polls, Jared Rhoden and

FILE - In this March 19, 2021, file photo, Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell claps during the first half of a men's college basketball game against Clemson in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Indianapolis. Rutgers of the Big Ten Conference made the NCAA Tournament last season for the first time since 1991. The Scarlet Knights defeated Clemson in the opening round of the tournament and lost to Houston in the second round. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Rutgers: High hopes after ending NCAA Tournament drought

By Tom Canavan Oct. 20, 2021 02:10 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — After ending a 30-year NCAA Tournament drought last

UCLA basketball players celebrate their win over BYU after a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
UCLA-Abilene Christian another unlikely matchup in NCAAs

By Tom Canavan Mar. 21, 2021 07:22 PM EDT
On one side, it's mighty UCLA. College basketball royalty.

FILE - In this Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 file photo, BYU guard Alex Barcello, right, defends Gonzaga guard Ryan Woolridge during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash. Heading into the season, there wasn't a lot of talk about No. 23. BYU. This was supposed to be a rebuilding season in Provo, Utah for coach Mark Pope and his Cougars. Guess again. BYU went 20-6 playing with a returning senior guard, three transfers and a freshman and they seemingly are getting better heading into their first NCAA Tournament since 2015. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
BYU could surprise in East, gave No. 1 Zags a scare

By Tom Canavan Mar. 17, 2021 06:29 PM EDT
Heading into the season, there wasn't a lot of talk about BYU.

Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Coach Steve Pikiell not concerned about Rutgers' 4-game skid

By Tom Canavan Jan. 19, 2021 05:33 PM EST
Coach Steve Pikiell isn't worried about the four-game slide that has caused