Montez Mathis
Villanova guard Justin Moore (5) competes against St. John's forward Aaron Wheeler, left, and guard Stef Smith for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in New York. Villanova won 75-69. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Moore scores 16 to help No. 15 Villanova hold off St John's

By Mike Fitzpatrick Feb. 08, 2022 11:40 PM EST

St. John's guard Posh Alexander (0) dribbles against Pittsburgh guard Femi Odukale (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
St. John's Red Storm at Pittsburgh Panthers 12/18/2021

Dec. 18, 2021 01:38 PM EST

FILE - In this March 19, 2021, file photo, Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell claps during the first half of a men's college basketball game against Clemson in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Indianapolis. Rutgers of the Big Ten Conference made the NCAA Tournament last season for the first time since 1991. The Scarlet Knights defeated Clemson in the opening round of the tournament and lost to Houston in the second round. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Rutgers: High hopes after ending NCAA Tournament drought

By Tom Canavan Oct. 20, 2021 02:10 PM EDT

Guard Montez Mathis transfers to St. John's from Rutgers

Apr. 22, 2021 04:40 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Guard Montez Mathis has transferred to St. John's after three seasons at Rutgers. St. John's coach Mike Anderson announced...

Houston's Reggie Chaney, left, grabs Rutgers' Caleb McConnell (22) during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Sunday, March 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Grimes helps No. 2 seed Houston rally past Rutgers, 63-60

By Dave Skretta Mar. 21, 2021 09:47 PM EDT

Minnesota's Eric Curry, left, lays up a shot as Rutgers' Cliff Omoruyi (5) watches in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Young's 23 points leads Rutgers past Minnesota 77-70 in OT

By Dave Campbell Mar. 06, 2021 02:58 PM 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 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

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

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 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 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

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

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