No. 21 Rutgers faces Syracuse
No. 21 Rutgers hosts Syracuse in an early season matchupDECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Without return timeline Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell said McConnell remains without a timeline to return to action while the junior wing manages a back injury, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact McConnell announced in early October that he was planning to take a medical redshirt for the 2020-21 season, and Pikiell's comments seemingly verify that little has changed on that front. The 6-foot-7 swingman was a key piece in the Scarlet Knights rotation in 2019-20, averaging 6.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 21.4 minutes per game over 31 appearances (21 starts).
DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Nearing return Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell said Monday that Baker (ankle) will return "soon," though the team has yet to establish a target date for the senior's availability, Jon Rothstein...
Impact Since Baker has yet to resume practicing while he looks to move past the sprained left ankle, he won't be available to play Tuesday versus Syracuse. Rutgers will likely track Baker's progress over the next few days before determining if he may be fit to play at some point next week.
DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Harper, Young and Mathis lead No. 24 Rutgers past Hofstra Ron Harper Jr. had 15 points and nine rebounds, Jacob Young had 17 points and No. 24 Rutgers beat Hofstra 70-56
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Harper, Young and Mathis lead No. 24 Rutgers past Hofstra Ron Harper Jr. had 15 points and nine rebounds, Jacob Young had 17 points and No. 24 Rutgers beat Hofstra 70-56
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Harper, Young and Mathis lead No. 24 Rutgers past Hofstra PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Ron Harper Jr. had 15 points and nine rebounds, Jacob Young had 17 points and No. 24 Rutgers beat Hofstra 70-56 on S...
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
Harper, Young and Mathis lead No. 24 Rutgers past Hofstra
Ron Harper Jr. had 15 points and nine rebounds, Jacob Young had 17 points and No. 24 Rutgers beat Hofstra 70-56NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tallies 14 points against Hofstra Mathis had 14 points (6-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-5 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 37 minutes in Sunday's 70-56 win over Hofstra.
Impact Mathis tied for a team-leading 37 minutes Sunday, and he was one of three starters to post a double-digit scoring total. The junior has played at least 30 minutes in each of the first three games this season, averaging 15.3 points and 4.0 rebounds over 32.7 minutes per contest.
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Harper, Young Lead No. 24 Rutgers past Fairleigh Dickinson
Ron Harper Jr. had a career-high 30 points on an efficient 11-of-16 shooting, including 5-of-9 from beyond the arc, and Jacob Young finished with 24 points and seven assists as Rut...NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NO. 24 RUTGERS 96, FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON 75 ... . ... . . ... FG FT Reb FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON Min M-A M-A O-T A PF PTS Racine 35 6-11 2-3 5-10 1 3 14 Williams 24 3-5 0-0 1-4 4 4 6
NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
Goes off in win Young racked up 24 points (11-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven assists, four rebounds and four steals over 30 minutes in Friday's 96-75 win over Farleigh Dickinson.
Impact The Scarlet Knights leaned heavily on their starting five in Friday's blowout win, and Young responded with the second-highest scoring total of his collegiate career. The senior started just five games over his first three seasons at Rutgers, but he's been in the starting five for each of the first two contests of the 2020-21 season.
NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs eight rebounds in first start Mulcahy totaled two points (0-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 32 minutes in Friday's 96-75 win over Farleigh Dickinson.
Impact Mulcahy received his first career start Friday with Geo Baker (ankle) unavailable for the Scarlet Knights, and he led the team on the boards. The sophomore could see more opportunities in the starting five since coach Steve Pikiell said Friday that Baker is "not going to play anytime soon."
NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Out indefinitely Coach Steve Pikiell said Friday that Baker (ankle) won't return for Rutgers in the near future, Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press reports.
Impact Baker sprained his ankle during Wednesday's season opener, and he was unable to suit up Friday against Farleigh-Dickinson. He's reportedly in a walking boot, and Pikiell said that he doesn't expect that he'll shed it soon. "He's not going to play anytime soon," Pikiell said. "The boot will be on for a little bit here."
NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Won't suit up Friday Baker (ankle) didn't warm up with the team and has been ruled out for Friday's game against Fairleigh-Dickinson, Brian Fonseca of NJ.com reports.
Impact Baker suffered a "bad ankle sprain" in the season opener against Sacred Heart on Wednesday, so he's predictably unable to play just two days later. Montez Mathis is a candidate to fill in for Baker on Friday.
NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rutgers looks to extend streak vs FDU
Rutgers looks for its sixth straight win in the head-to-head series over Fairleigh DickinsonNOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Omouryi has big debut, No. 24 Rutgers beats Sacred Heart
Freshman center Cliff Omouryi had 14 points on 6-of-6 shooting and added 11 rebounds to help No. 24 Rutgers beat Sacred Heart 86-63 on Wednesday night in their season openerNOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Productive against Sacred Heart Harper recorded 18 points (9-18 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block over 30 minutes in Wednesday's 86-63 win over Sacred Heart.
Impact The Scarlet Knights relied heavily on their starters despite their comfortable win in Wednesday's opener, and Harper recorded a double-double over 30 minutes on the floor. The 6-6 had a double-double on just two occasions last year but wasted no time in accomplishing the feat during the 2020-21 season.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Puts up double-double Wednesday Omoruyi totaled 14 points (6-6 FG, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds and one steal over 22 minutes in Wednesday's 86-63 win over Sacred Heart.
Impact Omoruyi earned a spot in the starting five for his first NCAA action Wednesday, and he proved himself in his debut by posting a double-double. It's unclear how he'll respond to tougher competition later in the season, but he got off to a strong start in his first game with the Scarlet Knights.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Potentially serious injury Coach Steve Pikiell said that Baker suffered a "bad ankle sprain" during Wednesday's season opener against Sacred Heart, Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press reports.
Impact Pikiell didn't provide a timeline for Baker's return, only stating that the team would see how he responds to treatment. His status for Friday's game against Fairleigh-Dickinson is highly questionable at this time.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Injury bug bites early Baker was spotted on crutches after exiting Wednesday's season opener against Sacred Heart, Brian Fonseca of NJ.com reports.
Impact It appears to be a left ankle injury for Baker, who recorded a point, a rebound and an assist prior to exiting. The senior will presumably be questionable at best for Friday's scheduled matchup against Fairleigh-Dickinson.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting opener Johnson will come off the bench in Wednesday's season opener against Sacred Heart.
Impact Johnson was a possible starter this season, but instead the coaching staff will bring him off the bench to start the season. Johnson averaged 7.8 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game last season.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Starting opener Omoruyi will start Wednesday's season opener versus Sacred Heart.
Impact There is no mention of Myles Johnson dealing with an issue of any kind, so it's possible Omoruyi has just impressed the coaching staff enough to lay claim on the starting job over a player who averaged nearly eight points and eight boards a season ago.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Maryland men’s basketball to open Big Ten schedule against Rutgers, play at Purdue on Christmas Day The Maryland men’s basketball team will open its 20-game Big Ten schedule by hosting Rutgers on Dec. 14.
NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • BALTIMORESUN.COM
NCAA Basketball: Villanova, UConn and Rutgers among Corey Floyd Jr. top 8 Four-star NCAA Basketball guard prospect Corey Floyd Jr. has eight potential options to choose from. While it seems as if it's so far away,...
NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM
Rutgers ranked for 1st time entering season since 1978-79
Rutgers is heading into the basketball season with its first preseason ranking since 1978-79NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
