NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • NJ.COM
24RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS 4-1 · 17TH IN BIG TEN
4-1 · 17TH IN BIG TEN
Rutgers basketball season preview: New-look Scarlet Knights pursue historic NCAA Tournament 3-peat Entering its seventh season under head coach Steve Pikiell, Rutgers aims to reach a third consecutive NCAA Tournament for the first time in...
Monmouth basketball 2022-23 preview: Reasons to hope & mope, must-see games, prediction Everything's new for Monmouth this season, from its new home in the Colonial Athletic Association to a new group of players on the court.
NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • APP.COM
Rutgers basketball 2022-23 preview: reasons to hope & mope, must-see games, prediction The Scarlet Knights seek a third straight NCAA Tournament berth for the first time in program history.
NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • APP.COM
Five star forward Baye Fall is down to four, sets decision date Baye Fall, a top 20 prospect in the class of 2023 is down to four schools. The 6-foot-10 five-star has set his commitment date for November...
NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Rutgers basketball: Paul Mulcahy 'super locked in' and 'setting the tone' for 2022-23 There are two factors that have definitely shaped 22-year-old Rutgers senior point guard Paul Mulcahy, last season's Big Ten leader in assis...
NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • MYCENTRALJERSEY.COM
Paul Mulcahy - 10 dimes in exhibition win Mulcahy had seven points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 assists, six rebounds and two steals across 36 minutes in Sunday's 78-65 exhibition victory over Fairfield.
Impact Mulcahy may not bring high-volume scoring to the table despite averaging a career-best 9.0 ppg last season, but he's long been known as a "glue guy" that can fill the stat sheet in other areas. Standing at 6-7, Mulcahy should fill a point-forward role this season after taking a backseat in terms of distribution to the now-departed Geo Baker in 2021-22.
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cam Spencer - Starts in exhibition Spencer had 10 points (4-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals across 33 minutes in Sunday's 78-65 exhibition victory over Fairfield.
Impact Spencer will undoubtedly bring a scoring boost to Piscataway this year after averaging 18.9 ppg with Loyola-Maryland a season ago, but it's unclear if he'll be doing so as a starter or sixth man. Caleb McConnell is currently nursing a knee injury and is considered questionable for the Nov. 7 opener, but when he returns, it's unclear if he takes the spot of Spencer or fellow wing Mawot Mag. Either way, it's encouraging to see Spencer get the green light to shoot, even if he wasn't successful from distance in this contest.
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mawot Mag - High volume in exhibition Mag had 15 points (6-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds and two assists across 30 minutes in Sunday's 78-65 exhibition victory over Fairfield.
Impact Mag appeared in 28 games last season for the Rutgers, primarily off the bench, but if Sunday's usage is any indication of what's to come, the junior wing appears in line to see his role expand significantly. He was the team's second-leading scorer and rebounder while attempting more field goals than any other Rutgers player.
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Clifford Omoruyi - Already in form Omoruyi had 19 points (8-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 31 minutes in Sunday's 78-65 exhibition victory over Fairfield.
Impact Omoruyi took a major statistical leap last season for the Scarlet Knights, as he went from being a sparingly-used reserve to posting 11.9 points and 7.8 rebounds while starting in all 32 of his appearances. The Big Ten features plenty of skilled and experienced big men, making Omoruyi an under-the-radar fantasy option in 2022-23.
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Antonio Chol - Returns for exhibition Chol (ankle) appeared for two minutes in Sunday's 78-65 exhibition victory over Fairfield.
Impact It appears Chol is healthy after tweaking his ankle in practice just over two weeks ago, but the fact that didn't record a stat in such a short time on the floor doesn't bode well for his chances of factoring in the rotation.
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
10 reasons for New Jerseyans to watch college basketball in 2022-23 Returning stars, intriguing changes, banners to raise, rivalries to renew – and arguably, the most local interest in the sport in many years...
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • APP.COM
Rutgers' Caleb McConnell's injury status is unclear heading into start of 2022-23 season A knee injury kept Rutgers guard Caleb McConnell out of the Scarlet Knights' charity exhibition against Fairfield could keep him out of the...
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • NJ.COM
Rutgers basketball beats Fairfield in charity exhibition for Eric LeGrand: 4 observations Rutgers hosted Fairfield in a charity exhibition game at Jersey Mike's Arena on Sunday. All proceeds went to the Christopher and Dana Reeves...
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • NJ.COM
Cole McConnell - Iffy for opener Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell said Saturday that he's uncertain if McConnell (knee) will be available for the team's Nov. 7 season opener versus Columbia, Brian Fonseca of The N...
Impact Pikiell's comments came after McConnell sat out Saturday's exhibition against Fairfield due to the knee injury he sustained in practice two weeks earlier. McConnell has since resumed taking part in workouts off to the side during practice, but he yet to mix back into team drills. The senior guard is the Big Ten's reigning Defensive Player of the Year and is coming off a 2021-22 campaign in which he averaged 7.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 2.1 assists in 30.0 minutes per contest.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Seton Hall basketball: Tyrese Samuel wants to shed 'potential' label Can the Pirates' lone four-year player put it all together after three years of tantalizing flashes? That's a focus for Shaheen Holloway.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • APP.COM
Rutgers looking for 3rd straight trip to NCAA Tournament
Rutgers is no longer wondering whether this will be the year it gets back to the NCAA TournamentOCTOBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
As NBA season tips, Sandro Mamukelashvili proud to rep Seton Hall The Milwaukee Bucks' big man is the lone Pirate in the league. He's catching on after an impressive offseason. 'I never take it for granted....
OCTOBER 18, 2022 • APP.COM
Rutgers basketball receives votes in Associated Press' preseason Top 25 poll The Associated Press released its preseason Top 25 on Monday.
OCTOBER 17, 2022 • NJ.COM
Cole McConnell - Tweaks knee at practice Coach Steve Pikiell said Friday that McConnell tweaked his knee at practice this week, Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press reports.
Impact While McConnell's exact diagnosis isn't yet known, Pikiell said that he hopes to get the guard back at practice soon. Assuming the fifth-year senior is able to return in the near future, he should have plenty of time to ramp up prior to the Scarlet Knights' regular-season opener Nov. 7.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Antonio Chol - Dealing with ankle issue Coach Steve Pikiell said Friday that Chol recently tweaked his ankle at practice, Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press reports.
Impact While the extent of Chol's injury isn't yet clear, Pikiell said that he hopes to get the guard back on the practice court soon. The Scarlet Knights don't begin the regular season until Nov. 7, so Chol should have plenty of time to return to action ahead of the 2022-23 campaign.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Michigan State's Tom Izzo says facing Rutgers at MSG is good for both teams The Big Ten has not officially announced a venue for Rutgers' meeting with Michigan State in February, but Tom Izzo spoke without hesitation...
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • NJ.COM
Associated Press Top 25 college basketball preseason poll: Jerry Carino's ballot Is Duke overhyped? Plus: 3 mid-majors to watch and our preseason All-America ballot.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • APP.COM
Why Rutgers' Caleb McConnell came back for 1 last season with Scarlet Knights Rutgers guard Caleb McConnell tested the NBA Draft waters, but ultimately decided to return for one last season.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • NJ.COM
Big Ten Media Days: Iowa's familiar face, Mike Woodson's drive, more from Day 1
Keegan Murray is in the NBA, but Iowa is handing the torch to his twin, Kris. This and more from Day 1 of Big Ten Media Days.OCTOBER 12, 2022
Rutgers basketball fans will like bold Big Ten prediction by NCAA insider Rutgers men's basketball will open up their season on Nov. 7 against Columbia University at Jersey Mikes Arena in Piscataway, N.J.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • NJ.COM
