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Rutgers men's head coach Steve Pikiell speaks during Big Ten NCAA college basketball Media Days Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Rutgers looking for 3rd straight trip to NCAA Tournament

Oct. 19, 2022 03:06 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers is no longer wondering whether this will be the year

Notre Dame players celebrate after defeating Rutgers 89-87 in double overtime in a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, early Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Notre Dame beats Rutgers in double-OT to cap First Four

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 17, 2022 12:29 AM EDT
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Paul Atkinson Jr. was in the right place at the right time for

Iowa forward Keegan Murray (15) grabs a rebound over Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Murray leads No. 24 Iowa past Rutgers in Big Ten Tournament

By Mark Ambrogi Mar. 11, 2022 04:42 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — For Keegan Murray, confidence has been the key to Iowa's recent

Ron Harper Jr. scores 15, Rutgers holds off Penn State 59-58

By Tom Canavan Mar. 06, 2022 02:39 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — After squandering a 15-point second-half half lead against

Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi (11) shoots while being defended by Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Harper's 3-pointer with 2.1 left gets Rutgers past Indiana

Mar. 02, 2022 09:52 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Ron Harper Jr. scored 19 points and hit a 3-pointer with 2.1

The Wisconsin bench reacts after a 3-point basket against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
No. 13 Wisconsin edges Rutgers 66-61, takes Big Ten lead

By Tom Canavan Feb. 26, 2022 08:34 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — While they weren't the preseason favorite to win the Big Ten

Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy (4) takes a shot as Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) falls during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Despite 2 straight losses, Rutgers ready for NCAA run

By Tom Canavan Feb. 24, 2022 05:39 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — After 31 years of coaching, Steve Pikiell is looking forward

Purdue guard Jaden Ivey (23) reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Ivey, No. 5 Purdue end Rutgers' run over ranked teams

By Mark Ambrogi Feb. 20, 2022 08:17 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — For Purdue coach Matt Painter, Jaden Ivey's ability to

Wisconsin's Tyler Wahl (5) looses possession of the ball against Rutgers' Ron Harper (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Madison, Wis. Rutgers won 73-65. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Rutgers tops No. 14 Wisconsin, 3rd win in row over T25 team

By Steve Megargee Feb. 12, 2022 04:33 PM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Rutgers understands it must prove it can beat quality teams on

Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) shoots over Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. Rutgers won 66-64. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Rutgers scores last 10 points to stun No. 16 Ohio St 66-64

By Tom Canavan Feb. 09, 2022 09:48 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers is never out of a basketball game when playing at

Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy (4) makes a jump shot against Nebraska in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
Rutgers rallies, hand Nebraska its 8th straight loss, 63-61

Jan. 29, 2022 09:48 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Geo Baker scored eight of his 14 points in the final 5-plus

Maryland forward Qudus Wahab (33) grabs a rebound against Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. Maryland won 68-60. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Ayala, Russell backcourt dooms Rutgers in Maryland win

Jan. 25, 2022 10:39 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Fatts Russell scored a season-high 23 points, Eric Ayala

Minnesota guard Payton Willis steals the ball away from Rutgers guard Ron Harper Jr. (24) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
With 3 starters out, Gophers beat Scarlet Knights 68-65

Jan. 22, 2022 02:45 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Payton Willis scored a career-high 32 points, matching a program

Rutgers forward Oskar Palmquist (1) makes a diving attempt to keep the ball in bounds during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Iowa on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Harper gives Rutgers 48-46 win over Iowa

Jan. 19, 2022 11:13 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Ron Harper Jr. scored 15 points including two free throws

Michigan forward Caleb Houstan (22) is fouled by Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Rutgers ends 87-year winless streak against Michigan

Jan. 04, 2022 09:28 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Geo Baker scored 27 points on 10-for-15 shooting and Ron

Rutgers starts fast, rolls past Central Connecticut 79-48

Jan. 01, 2022 07:22 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Clifford Omoruyi had 19 points and 12 rebounds and Rutgers

Seton Hall players celebrate with after winning an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers at the Prudential Center, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Newark, N.J. Seton Hall won 77-63. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Aiken, Rhoden lead No. 23 Seton Hall past rival Rutgers

By Matt Sugam Dec. 12, 2021 10:12 PM EST
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jared Rhoden raised eyebrows at Big East media day when he said

Purdue guard Eric Hunter Jr. (2) drives to the basket against Rutgers guard Jalen Miller (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Harper connects at buzzer, Rutgers shocks No. 1 Purdue 70-68

By Matt Sugam Dec. 09, 2021 09:39 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Ron Harper Jr.'s dad hit plenty of big shots in a career that

Rutgers' Geo Baker (0) shoots over DePaul's Brandon Johnson (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Mark Black)
Rutgers Scarlet Knights at DePaul Blue Demons 11/18/2021

Nov. 18, 2021 09:34 PM EST

Harper Jr., Baker lead Rutgers over NJIT 75-61

Nov. 16, 2021 09:05 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Ron Harper Jr. had 20 points and a career-high 13