Caleb McConnell
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 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 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' historic Big Ten start continues, beats Minnesota

By Matt Sugam Jan. 19, 2020 05:51 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell doesn’t want to talk about his team potentially being ranked in the Top 25 for the first time in over four...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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...