Ron Harper
Harper Jr. wins Haggerty Award from Met Writers

Apr. 25, 2022 12:24 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Rutgers guard Ron Harper Jr. was honored Monday with the Lt. Frank J. Haggerty Award, given annually to the area’s Division I men’s college Player of...

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

Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) shoots over Iowa forward Filip Rebraca (0) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 11, 2022. Iowa defeated Rutgers 84-74. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Hottest hand in the land: Kiss leads Bryant into First Four

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 15, 2022 03:58 PM EDT

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

Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) drives around Texas A&M guard Wade Taylor IV (4) during the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball Southeastern Conference tournament game, Friday, March 11, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Big 12 - First Round - Game 2 (win) at Iowa State Cyclones 3/11/2022

Mar. 11, 2022 01:00 PM EST

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 Penn State, Rutgers did what it has done all season and found a way to win at home...

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

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

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

Michigan interim head coach Phil Martelli watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan, without suspended Howard, beats Rutgers 71-62

Feb. 23, 2022 09:15 PM EST

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

Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) celebrates with Aundre Hyatt during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Illinois on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Big Ten This Week: Rutgers looks to keep rolling at Purdue

By Eric Olson Feb. 18, 2022 03:24 AM EST

Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) dunks in front of Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Rutgers Harper has hand injury, day-to-day for No. 5 Purdue

Feb. 17, 2022 01:44 PM EST

Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi (11) blocks a shot by Illinois center Kofi Cockburn (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Rutgers downs No. 12 Illinois, 4th straight vs ranked team

By Tom Canavan Feb. 16, 2022 09:30 PM EST

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

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

Michigan State forward Marcus Bingham Jr. (30) drives to the basket against Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi (11) and guard Geo Baker (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Rutgers blows past No. 13 Michigan State 84-63

By Matt Sugam Feb. 05, 2022 06:39 PM EST

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

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

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