The Scarlet Knights made its first big pickup of the offseason in adding CCSU Wing Darin Smith Jr. His offensive skill set and length checks multiple boxes for Steve Pikiell as he rebuilds the roster. While Rutgers still needs to add two impact big men from the portal, adding a proven scorer was a step forward.#rutgersbasketball

Steve Pikiell added a journeyman pro guard Lewis Duarte, officially retained JMike and lost freshman Chris Nwuli on Friday. This episode breaks down the potential impact of all three moves, why how you judge these moves could change in a week or two and my take on how I hope they ultimately build next season's roster.#rutgersbasketball

This episode focuses on my thoughts on Pikiell and the approach for building next season's roster. After four straight Selection Sundays without an NCAA Tournament bid, Steve Pikiell has many important decisions to make this offseason. Armed with more resources than ever before and a big picture thinking athletic director in Keli Zinn, the program must self-evaluate everything. From the structure of the program with the coaching staff, personnel, roster evaluations and proper value assessments, Rutgers basketball must evolve with the modern game. #rutgersbasketball

The Scarlet Knights live to play another day after upsetting the Golden Gophers in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament. Tariq Francis broke Corey Sanders' B1G tourney single game scoring record with 29 points including 5 of 7 from three. Emmanuel Ogbole was big inside. Darren Buchanan, JMike and Harun Zrno were clutch in the second half as Rutgers was disruptive on defense. Also 22 assists on 25 made field goals proved this team was as connected as they've been all season. RU will face No. 6 UCLA on Thursday night 9 pm ET.#rutgersbasketball

The Scarlet Knights won four of its final seven games in league play and take on Minnesota in the 11/14 second round matchup on Wednesday, March 11 at 9pm ET. This episode features thoughts on player development, historical highs and lows on offense and defense, previewing the matchup against the Gophers, a few points on how Rutgers needs to approach portal season and more. Also at the end thoughts on the hiring of Gary Redus II as women's basketball head coach#rutgersbasketball

The Scarlet Knights followed up two straight wins with two dreadful effort games in a 21 point loss at Minnesota and 7 point home loss to Washington. The defensive issues have been glaring all season. The lack of purpose on offense has been maddening as long two's continue to plague efficiency. As a whole, this Rutgers team lacks a true identity and hope is fading for any spirited finish to this season. Also my Twitter account was hacked and I'm receiving texts demanding money to return it. #rutgersbasketball

The Scarlet Knights led wire to wire in Happy Valley to win its first B1G road win and earn its second straight victory. After jumping out to a 18-4 lead with disruptive defense, RU shot 56.6% from the floor in the game. In a season that's been disappointing, Steve Pikiell's team produced its best performance in league play so far. Opportunity continues at Minnesota on Saturday.#rutgersbasketball

The Scarlet Knights snapped a seven-game losing streak behind a strong second half performance to beat the Terps on Sunday. Harun Zrno made a trio of shots from behind the arc, Kaden Powers hit some big shots and Tariq Francis was automatic from the foul line. With five winnable games remaining and Keli Zinn promising a competitive NIL budget moving forward, there is some actual hope for this program. Steve Pikeill has a real chance to build much needed momentum if they can string together victories and make the right hard decisions this offseason.#rutgersbasketball

A full discussion on the ever changing landscape of college athletics, the challenge for AD Keli Zinn and how she appears to be making progress, Greg Schiano still searching for a Defensive Coordinator, Steve Pikiell getting support despite longest losing streak in 8 years and why Rutgers must be really good in other areas in the NIL/transfer portal era.#rutgersfootball #rutgersbasketball

The Scarlet Knights were very close to a statement victory before letting it slip away down the stretch. Balanced offense and inspired first half defense along with great effort put RU in position to pull the massive upset. But a lack of execution and defensive consistency spelled doom as a four game losing streak has been mostly full of downs. A full review of the past few games, the few positives and many flaws of this team.#rutgersbasketball