Eugene Omoruyi
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

Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell, left, and guard Geo Baker react during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Big Ten Conference tournament against Nebraska in Chicago, Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Nebraska won 68-61. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Big Ten - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Maryland Terrapins 3/14/2019

Mar. 13, 2019 09:11 PM EDT

Nebraska forward Isaiah Roby scores against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Chicago, Wednesday, March 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Palmer Jr. scores 34, Nebraska beats Rutgers 68-61

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 13, 2019 09:06 PM EDT

Arizona's Justin Coleman grabs a rebound against Southern California during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 conference tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
ACC - First Round - Game 3 (win) at Syracuse Orange 3/13/2019

Mar. 13, 2019 04:13 PM EDT

Indiana guard Devonte Green (11) puts up a shot against Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 10, 2019, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 89-73. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Morgan leads Indiana past Rutgers 89-73

By Rich Torres Mar. 10, 2019 03:02 PM EDT

Mathis scores 18 to help Rutgers beat Minnesota 68-64

By Matt Sugam Feb. 24, 2019 09:06 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Eight days ago, Geo Baker hit what looked like was going to be the winning 3-pointer in a major upset for Rutgers over No. 21 Iowa. Then Joe...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) celebrates with teammates after Iowa defeated Rutgers 71-69 in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Wieskamp hits last-second 3-pointer, helps No. 21 Iowa win

By Tom Canavan Feb. 16, 2019 09:00 PM EST

Rutgers forward Eugene Omoruyi (5) shoots against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Rutgers rallies for 59-56 win over Northwestern

By John Jackson Feb. 13, 2019 09:36 PM EST

Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell, right, works the referee during of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois in Champaign, Ill., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Robin Scholz)
Bezhanishvili scores 35, Illinois beats Rutgers 99-94 in OT

By Terry Towery Feb. 09, 2019 07:05 PM EST

Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) attempts to block a shot by Michigan guard Jordan Poole (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Brazdeikis scores 23 to lead No. 17 Michigan over Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Feb. 05, 2019 10:10 PM EST

Ohio State guard Musa Jallow, right, works for a rebound against Rutgers forward Myles Johnson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Wesson scores 27 in Ohio State's 76-62 win over Rutgers

Feb. 02, 2019 02:09 PM EST

Rutgers uses a 22-0 run to beat slumping Indiana, 66-58

By Matt Sugam Jan. 30, 2019 09:30 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers and Indiana are streaking. The upstart Scarlet Knights are on a three-game win streak in Big Ten play for the first...

Baker's 20 lead Rutgers over Penn State 64-60

By Travis Johnson Jan. 26, 2019 07:09 PM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Rutgers players have vowed to avoid another last place finish in the Big Ten. They took another step toward that goal by holding off a team...

Mathis' career highs lead Rutgers past Nebraska 76-69

By Matt Sugam Jan. 21, 2019 10:32 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Tim Miles didn't divulge his game plan for defending Montez Mathis. Asked what the game plan was, and how Mathis handled it, the Nebraska...

Purdue guard Nojel Eastern (20) reacts to a teammate's shot late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers in West Lafayette, Ind., Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. Purdue won 89-54. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Edwards scores 19 points to lead Purdue over Rutgers 89-54

By Jim Johnson Jan. 15, 2019 10:24 PM EST

Minnesota center Daniel Oturu celebrates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 88-70. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Coffey scores 29 as Gophers top Rutgers 88-70

By Patrick Donnelly Jan. 12, 2019 03:01 PM EST

Ohio State forward Kaleb Wesson (34) goes up for a shot against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Rutgers stuns No. 16 Ohio State, first major win for Pikiell

By Tom Canavan Jan. 09, 2019 09:44 PM EST

Johnson's first double-double leads Rutgers past Maine 70-55

By Matt Sugam Dec. 29, 2018 05:12 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — As the year is coming to a close and conference play restarting, Myles Johnson is beginning to round into form. The freshman had a career...