Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Harper, Young and Mathis lead No. 24 Rutgers past Hofstra

By Matt Sugam 2 hrs ago
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Ron Harper Jr. had 15 points and nine rebounds, Jacob Young had 17 points and No. 24 Rutgers beat Hofstra 70-56 on Sunday. ...

Harper, Young Lead No. 24 Rutgers past Fairleigh Dickinson

By Matt Sugam Nov. 27, 2020 09:21 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers will be without All-Big Ten guard Geo Baker for the foreseeable future, as the senior captain is relegated to the sidelines...

Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell, center, takes a knee with some of his staff and players during the national anthem inside an empty Rutgers Athletic Center before the team's NCAA college basketball game against Sacred Heart on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Sacred Heart Pioneers at Rutgers Scarlet Knights 11/25/2020

Nov. 25, 2020 09:12 PM EST

Rutgers guard Ron Harper Jr. (24) dunks over Sacred Heart forward Matas Spokas (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Omouryi has big debut, No. 24 Rutgers beats Sacred Heart

By Matt Sugam Nov. 25, 2020 09:07 PM EST

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 guard McConnell (back) to take medical redshirt.

Oct. 02, 2020 06:47 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers guard Caleb McConnell is going to take a medical redshirt for the basketball season. The junior disclosed...

Rutgers guard Peter Kiss to enter transfer portal

Apr. 30, 2020 05:44 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers guard Peter Kiss plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal after playing for the Scarlet Knights for two seasons. ...

Rutgers hoops lands highly recruited center Cliff Omoruyi

By Tom Canavan Mar. 29, 2020 03:07 PM EDT
Steve Pikiell and Rutgers took other step toward becoming a major basketball threat in the Big Ten Conference, getting a commitment from highly regarded center...

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few motions toward the court in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Mary's in the final of the West Coast Conference men's tournament Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
March Sadness: No brackets and no knowing what might've been

By Eddie Pells Mar. 15, 2020 11:56 AM EDT

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

Wisconsin forward Micah Potter, right, hugs Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard after defeating Indiana 60-56 in an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Big Ten takes bruising battles to conference tournament

By Michael Marot Mar. 10, 2020 03:50 PM EDT

Rutgers guards Geo Baker (0) and Jacob Young (42) celebrate in the closing seconds of overtime in an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, March 7, 2020. Rutgers defeated Purdue 71-68 in overtime. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Baker, Harper rally Rutgers past Purdue 71-68 in OT

By Mark Ambrogi Mar. 07, 2020 06:10 PM EST

Maryland's Jalen Smith (25) dunks as Rutgers' Myles Johnson (15) watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Rutgers stuns No. 9 Maryland for school record 18th home win

By Tom Canavan Mar. 03, 2020 09:24 PM EST

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 head coach Steve Pikiell yells to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Potter leads Wisconsin in 79-71 win over Rutgers

Feb. 23, 2020 03:14 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

Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson, right, posts up against Rutgers Geo Baker, top, and Shaq Carter during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Wesson brothers lift Ohio State over Rutgers 72-66

By Mitch Stacy Feb. 12, 2020 09:26 PM EST

Maryland forward Jalen Smith goes up for a basket against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 9 Maryland rides play of Jalen Smith to top of Big Ten

By David Ginsburg Feb. 12, 2020 02:16 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...