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Wisconsin's D'Mitrik Trice, left, passes the ball past Rutgers' Ron Harper Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Trice's Big Second Half Pushes No. 9 Wisconsin Past Rutgers

By Matt Sugam Jan. 15, 2021 11:23 PM EST

Rutgers guard Aiden Terry (25) drives to the basket past Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Ohio State won 79-68. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Washington scores 17, Ohio State tops No. 15 Rutgers 79-68

By Matt Sugam Jan. 09, 2021 03:00 PM EST

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Henry scores 20, No. 23 Michigan State beats No. 15 Rutgers

By Larry Lage Jan. 05, 2021 11:30 PM EST

Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell shouts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa in Piscataway, N.J., Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
No. 15 Rutgers, No. 16 Minnesota set for AP Top 25 tests

By Aaron Beard Jan. 05, 2021 02:11 AM EST

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) shoots against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
No. 10 Iowa wins 77-75 as free throws cost No. 14 Rutgers

By Matt Sugam Jan. 02, 2021 04:42 PM EST

Rutgers' Geo Baker, right, defends against Purdue guard Eric Hunter Jr. (2) as Hunter looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Piscataway, NJ. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Iowa-Rutgers, among 9 ranked, tops ever-tough Big Ten slate

By Dave Campbell Dec. 31, 2020 02:45 AM EST

Rutgers coach Steve Pickiell gestures to his players during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Purdue, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Harper injured, but Mathis lifts No. 14 Rutgers over Purdue

By Matt Sugam Dec. 29, 2020 09:28 PM EST

FILE- In this Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, file photo, Cleveland State plays against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game with no fans in the stands at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. This pandemic-altered season has turned into quite the isolation play. With campuses largely empty and arena doors closed to fans in many places, the games have more than ever been reduced to television programming. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Isolation play: College teams fend off holiday loneliness

By Dave Campbell Dec. 24, 2020 12:22 PM EST

Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell, left, dunks next to Rutgers center Myles Johnson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Washington leads No. 23 OSU's rally past No. 11 Rutgers

By Steve Helwagen Dec. 23, 2020 07:03 PM EST

Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell shout instructions during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
No. 19 Rutgers beats No. 13 Illinois to remain unbeaten

By Matt Sugam Dec. 20, 2020 03:36 PM EST

Iowa center Luka Garza reacts after making a 3-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State, Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 105-77. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Big Ten: Timme-Garza matchup key in Gonzaga-Iowa showdown

By Eric Olson Dec. 17, 2020 01:50 AM EST

Rutgers center Cliff Omoruyi dunks on Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Harper carries No. 19 Rutgers past Maryland 74-60 in Big Ten

By David Ginsburg Dec. 14, 2020 08:22 PM EST

Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) is fouled by Syracuse forward Alan Griffin (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Harper scores 26 to lead No. 21 Rutgers past Syracuse, 79-69

By Matt Sugam Dec. 09, 2020 12:22 AM EST

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

By Matt Sugam Nov. 29, 2020 06:26 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers has picked up where it left off before the coronavirus ended its season last spring — pushing hard for a long-elusive NCAA...

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. ...