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Ex-UConn Huskies Player, Coach Announces Battle With Cancer After Stepping Away From Coaching Responsibilities

The college basketball world received some difficult news as Rutgers men’s basketball head coach Steve Pikiell revealed that he is battling cancer. The

Steve Pikiell News / Yardbarker / September 9

Rutgers HC Steve Pikiell announces cancer diagnosis ahead of 2026-27 season

Rutgers Scarlet Knights head coach Steve Pikiell will miss portions of the season as he battles cancer.

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Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball

North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.

Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell reveals cancer diagnosis

Rutgers men's basketball coach Steve Pikiell announced Wednesday that he had surgery this summer after being diagnosed with cancer. Pikiell, 58, will undergo chemotherapy over the next several months as part of his recovery.

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Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell announces cancer diagnosis

Rutgers basketball head coach Steve Pikiell announced on Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with cancer. In a letter to the Rutgers fan base, Pikiell

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Rutgers’ RJ Moore commitment finally gives Steve Pikiell its rebuild a centerpiece

Rutgers needed its first commitment in the 2027 recruiting class to establish momentum. RJ Moore delivered considerably more. The four-star shooting guard committed to Rutgers during an official visit, choosing the Scarlet Knights over a group that included Alabama, Syracuse, Vanderbilt, Wake Forest and Virginia.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / August 7

Rutgers men’s basketball summer work offers look at developing chemistry

Rutgers men’s basketball spent July building more than its roster for the 2026-27 season. From summer practices to two weeks of Steve Pikiell's Basketball Camp, the Scarlet Knights used the month to develop chemistry on the court and strengthen their connection with the next generation of players away from it.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / July 17

Top Euro Player Officially Signs to Come to Rutgers Program

Italian guard and forward Diego Garavaglia has officially signed as part of Rutgers' Men's Basketball 2026-27 roster. It's a great day for Garavaglia, his family, and the entire Rutgers program.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / July 16

Rutgers Basketball, Tariq Francis Recognized for Academic Excellence by NABC

Rutgers men's basketball added another achievement to its 2025-26 campaign Tuesday, earning the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Team Academic Excellence Award, while incoming senior guard Tariq Francis was named to the 2025-26 NABC Honors Court for his individual academic performance.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / July 7

Rutgers Adds Italian Forward Diego Garavaglia to 2026-27 Roster

Rutgers continues to make changes to its roster as the offseason winds down. The program has officially signed 6-'7 Italian forward Diego Garavaglia, who played last season for Ratiopharm Ulm in Germany’s professional ranks.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / July 6

Tariq Francis Explains Why Returning to Rutgers Was an Easy Decision Ahead of Year Two

Rutgers guard Tariq Francis said that he never entertained the thought of leaving the Scarlet Knights for another program after his freshman season. The

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Who Stays: Will Rutgers Retain any Big Men?

To many fans’ surprise, the 2025-26 edition of Rutgers men’s basketball isn’t done playing this season, as the team has accepted an invitation to the College Crown Tournament.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / March 18

Rutgers Men’s Basketball Returns to Postseason with College Basketball Crown Bid

The drought is officially over for the Scarlet Knights. For the first time since 2023, Rutgers men’s basketball is headed back to the postseason after accepting an invitation to the 2026 College Basketball Crown.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / March 15

Who Stays? A Big Offseason Lies Ahead For Rutgers Basketball

Rutgers bowed out of the Big Ten tournament this past Thursday, hanging tough but ultimately falling to a vastly more talented UCLA squad, 72-59. The Scarlet Knights finished 14-19 overall and 7-14 in conference, including a first-round tournament win over Minnesota.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 10

Minnesota, Rutgers ride momentum into Big Ten tournament

Moments after his team's regular season ended, Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell turned his attention to the Big Ten tournament. "A new season starts after this," Pickiell said.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / March 5

Rutgers AD Keli Zinn Confirms Men's Basketball Coach Steve Pikiell Will Return Next Season

Despite all of the changes that have hit the Rutgers basketball program as of late, Rutgers Athletic Director Keli Zinn announced in an exclusive interview with NJ Advanced Media that men's basketball coach Steve Pikiell will return next season, despite the team heading for its third losing season in a row.