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Rutgers’ basketball expectations sky high thanks to superstar freshman duo
The arrival of Dylan Harper and Airious “Ace” Bailey has changed so much for Rutgers. There is the potential of a preseason top-25 ranking, and already there is significant hype rarely attached to the New Jersey state school. NBA scouts will flock to Jersey Mike’s Arena to see the two five-star prospects and projected one-and-done lottery picks. Along with that comes pressure, the weight of expectations before a game is even played. Rutgers will be a national story, eyeballs fixed on these Scarlet Knights. Much is expected. That’s just fine with Steve Pikiell. He loves it. Zach Martini looks to provide veteran presence for...
Zach Martini looks to provide veteran presence for Rutgers’ superstars
Zach Martini has played deep into March before, and he was determined to do it again. He couldn’t think of a better place to attempt to return there than close to home at Rutgers. So when he entered the transfer portal, and Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell called him less than an hour later, it became clear where the former Princeton forward should use his final year of eligibility. Rutgers’ basketball expectations sky high thanks to superstar freshman duo “It was a no-brainer,” the Warren, N.J., native said Tuesday during Rutgers media day. “I love New Jersey, I’ll rep New Jersey ’til the day...
Week 5's Gridiron Showcases: Top college football matchups you can't miss
3-1. Friday, September 27. 452. 8:00 PM ET. 521. FOX. UW vs. Rutgers. 3-0. Rutgers -2.5 Last Meeting: Washington won 30-14 (2017) Our first major game is a primetime Friday night matchup in the Big Ten. The Washington Huskies travel to the Garden State to face the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. This is one of the biggest games for Rutgers in recent memory as they look to win their Big Ten conference opener against a Huskies team that's 3-1. Both of these schools have met before, in 2016 and 2017. UW won both times.
Dylan Harper taking over as Rutgers point guard
Rutgers basketball has a new point guard running the show this season and it is one unlike any Steve Pikiell has coached in the past. Dylan Harper entered Rutgers this summer as the No.3-ranked class of 2024 prospect in the nation, right behind teammate Ace Bailey who owned the No.2 spot.
The nation's first Black country club gets more than love in its coffers
Shady Rest Country Club in Scotch Plains, New Jersey was the first Black-owned and operated country club in the United States. The building that sits next to its 9-hole public golf course has a rich history, but the building needs work. The Preserve Shady Rest Committee was founded in 2013,...
Rutgers new captains taking lead of Rutgers Basketball
Rutgers has a pair of captains in place for the 2024-25 season and only one is a returning player from last season. Jeremiah Williams is back for his second season as a Scarlet Knight and he earned captain status during the summer along with Princeton transfer Zach Martini. Williams returns...
East Brunswick begins work on ice rink. Here's when it will be done
EAST BRUNSWICK - It's been years in the making, but the new state-of-the-art East Brunswick Ice Arena is on track to open in 2026. A groundbreaking was held Friday at the Arena Drive site, behind Lowe's on Route 18 and the new Legacy Place development off Tices Lane. The ice rink...
Staten Island HS girls’ soccer: Sea allows equalizer late, settles for 3-3 tie against Xaverian
St. Joseph by-the-Sea will remember its CHSAA clash against Xaverian as the one that got away. But most importantly — and specifically — should the Vikings meet the Clippers in the CHSAA city championship game down the road this season, they know they must tighten things up while defending corner kicks.
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