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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 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...

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

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

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's Caleb McConnell (22) drives past Michigan's Brandon Johns Jr. (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in New York. Michigan won 69-63. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Michigan wins 10th in a row at Garden, beats No. 25 Rutgers

By Matt Sugam Feb. 01, 2020 07:19 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

No. 24 Rutgers tops Nebraska 75-72 on Baker's 3-pointer

Matt Sugam Jan. 25, 2020 04:58 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, NJ (AP) — Geo Baker hit a 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left to send No. 24 Rutgers past Nebraska 75-72 Saturday to raise the Scarlet Knights' home...

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. ...