Akwasi Yeboah
FILE - Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell directs his team against Illinois during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., in this Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, file photo. Rutgers won 72-57. Rutgers is heading into the basketball season with its first preseason ranking since 1978-79. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Rutgers ranked for 1st time entering season since 1978-79

By Tom Canavan Nov. 10, 2020 12:50 PM EST

Rutgers forward Akwasi Yeboah (1) shoots in front of Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Rutgers crushed: 1st NCAA spot in 29 years was but days away

By Tom Canavan Mar. 13, 2020 04:46 PM EDT

Penn State's Izaiah Brockington (12) drives to the basket on Rutgers Caleb McConnell (22) and Paul Mulcahy (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)
Dread's late 3 lifts No. 16 Penn State over Rutgers

By Travis Johnson Feb. 26, 2020 09:25 PM EST

Rutgers forward Akwasi Yeboah (1) shoots as Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Simpson, Wagner spark Michigan to 60-52 victory over Rutgers

By Matt Sugam Feb. 19, 2020 09:24 PM EST

Illinois center Kofi Cockburn (21) is fouled by Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Harper scores 27, Rutgers beats No. 22 Illinois 72-57

By Tom Canavan Feb. 15, 2020 06:52 PM EST

Rutgers overcomes 18-point deficit, beats Northwestern in OT

By Matt Sugam Feb. 09, 2020 09:18 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — The typically media-friendly and regular interview request Geo Baker skipped out on Rutgers’ post-game press conference. He had no...

Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) goes up for a shot against Maryland forward Jalen Smith (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 9 Maryland holds off Rutgers 56-51 for 5th straight win

By David Ginsburg Feb. 04, 2020 09:18 PM EST

Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) shoots a 3-pointer with Purdue guard Nojel Eastern (20) defending during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
No. 25 Rutgers holds on to beat Purdue 70-63

By Matt Sugam Jan. 28, 2020 10:39 PM EST

Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) grabs a rebound in front of Iowa center Luka Garza during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 19 Iowa holds off No. 24 Rutgers, 85-80

Jan. 22, 2020 11:37 PM EST

Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy (4) tries to move the ball between Indiana guard Rob Phinisee (10) and forward De'Ron Davis (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Rutgers returns to basketball poll for first time since 1979

By Tom Canavan Jan. 20, 2020 04:07 PM EST

Rutgers remains unbeaten at home, beats Indiana 59-50

By Tom Canavan Jan. 15, 2020 09:39 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Winning of the road in the Big Ten Conference has been tough for almost every team. Doing it at Rutgers has been impossible so far. ...

Rutgers' Akwasi Yeboah, right, goes to the basket in front of Nebraska's Kevin Cross (1), as Shaq Carter (13) watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
McConnell subs for Baker, leads Rutgers past Huskers 79-62

By Eric Olson Jan. 03, 2020 10:10 PM EST

Rutgers forward Shaq Carter (13) celebrates with the Garden State Hardwood Classic trophy after Rutgers upset Seton Hall in an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Rutgers defeated Seton Hall 68-48. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Rutgers beats No. 22 Seton Hall, Pirates star Powell injured

By Matt Sugam Dec. 14, 2019 06:49 PM EST

Wisconsin forward Nate Reuvers (35) dunks on Rutgers forward Shaq Carter (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Baker Bounces Back, Rutgers Beats Wisconsin 72-65

By Matt Sugam Dec. 11, 2019 09:12 PM EST

McConnell, Yeboah lead Rutgers past Stephen F. Austin 69-57

By Matt Sugam Nov. 20, 2019 09:46 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — After giving up 80 points in Saturday’s loss to St. Bonaventure, Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell wanted to see a better defensive effort....

St. Bonaventure' Kyle Lofton drives between Rutgers' Geo Baker, left, and Jacob Young during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the James Naismith Classic in Toronto on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vasquez scores 20 as St. Bonaventure beat Rutgers 80-74

By Ian Harrison Nov. 16, 2019 10:10 PM EST

Rutgers dominates Niagara, 86-39

By Everett Merrill Nov. 10, 2019 03:10 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers put together its most dominating Division 1 win under head coach Steve Pikiell, overwhelming Niagara 86-39 on Sunday. ...

Balanced attack leads Rutgers past Bryant 73-71

By Matt Sugam Nov. 07, 2019 09:33 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — The most anticipated season in more than a decade almost started with an upset for Rutgers. Ron Harper Jr. scored...

File-This March 2, 2019, file photo shows Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) driving to the basket past Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Iowa City, Iowa. The Scarlet Knights have not had a winning season since 2005-06, when they posted a 19-14 record and were selected to play in the NIT. They have had five winning seasons since 1990-91, the last time they made the NCAA Tournament. Now entering his fourth season, Steve Pikiell is the sixth coach attempting to get Rutgers back to the NCAA Tournament.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall,File)
Rutgers looking for its first winning season since 2005-06

By Tom Canavan Oct. 23, 2019 10:35 AM EDT

Collins lifts South Florida over Stony Brook 82-79 in OT

Mar. 20, 2019 10:07 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — David Collins had a career-high 31 points as South Florida edged past Stony Brook 82-79 in overtime in the first round of the College Basketball...