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Rutgers Safeties Coach Adam Cox and Cornerbacks Coach Eric Finney Host Spring Pratice Press Conference
After giving the media a chance to speak to head coach Greg Schiano, offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca, and defensive coordinator Travis Johansen, the program has started the press conferences where members of the media can ask questions to position coaches. This time, it was new cornerbacks coach Eric Finney and new safeties coach Adam Cox […]
Rutgers Guard Kaden Powers Announces His Return For Next Season
Rutgers men’s basketball has returned another promising young player from last year’s squad as guard Kaden Powers has announced that he will return to the Scarlet Knights for the 2026-2027 season, according to an announcement he made via social media. During his freshman season, the 6-foot-4, 195-pound Powers appeared in 29 games for Rutgers and […]
Rutgers Gymnastics Finishes Season With the Highest Team Ranking in Program History
It’s no secret that Rutgers gymnastics just had what can only be described as a historic season for the program. They made the NCAA tournament for the second year in a row, their third appearance since joining the Big Ten in 2014. They came in first place among all teams that participated in the first […]
Rutgers lands Manhattan transfer Will Sydnor
Rutgers has landed another member of the frontcourt prepared to battle for a starting spot. Manhattan transfer Will Sydnor announced on Monday night that he has committed to Rutgers. Sydnor attended Manhattan as a member of the 2024 recruiting class. He hails from Brooklyn and attended The Patrick School. Now, the 6-foot-8 forward returns to […]
Rutgers Baseball takes road series against Penn State
The Scarlet Knights were in need of a series victory in Big Ten play. After getting swept by the top-ranked UCLA Bruins last weekend, Rutgers responded with two wins against Penn State in a high-scoring series at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park in State College. Game One After a slow start led to a scoreless […]
Rutgers Wrestling Adds Program Legend Anthony Ashnault as Associate Head Coach
Former Rutgers wrestler and program legend Anthony Ashnault has rejoined the Scarlet Knights coaching staff and will be the team’s new associate head coach, according to The Knight Report. Ashnault was on the Knights coaching staff from 2021 to 2023, but ended up joining Princeton’s coaching staff for two years before returning to the banks […]
Rutgers Athletics Announces One Million Dollar Match Fundraiser for Rutgers Giving Day
This Friday, April 24th, is the 11th annual Rutgers Giving Day, and this time around, the athletics department has something special up its sleeves as longtime Rutgers Athletics supporters Greg and Anna Brown have announced a $1 million matching challenge. This challenge states that every gift made in support of Rutgers Athletics on Friday will […]
CBS CFB Analyst Tom Fornelli Predicts That Rutgers Will Move on From Schiano After 2026 Season
In a recent article for CBS Sports, College Football analyst Tom Fornelli set out to make a bold prediction about what 2026 has in store for every team in the Big Ten. The fact that he called them bold predictions was not false advertising, as he had several throughout the article, but had a particularly […]
Athan Kaliakmanis Visits Several NFL Teams Before Upcoming Draft
Athan Kaliakmanis has had a busy off-season, participating in several senior showcases, taking part in Rutgers pro day, and now visiting several NFL teams with the hopes of being drafted later this week. On The Banks’ Greg Patuto wrote in early March that Kaliakamnis had taken several NFL top 30 visits to teams like the […]
Rutgers Wrestling Lands Cornell 133-pounder Brett Ungar in the Transfer Portal
Rutgers wrestling has made another addition in the transfer portal, as Cornell 133-pounder Bret Ungar has committed to wrestle for the Scarlet Knights, according to The Knight Report. Ungar just finished up his fourth season with Cornell and will have one season left of eligibility to use at Rutgers. During his freshman (2022-2023) season at […]
From Rutgers Roots to the NBA Playoffs — The Harper Legacy Grows
A Scarlet Knight in Boston’s Rotation For Ron Harper Jr., the journey has been about patience, growth, and finding his role on a championship-caliber roster. After grinding his way into the league, Harper has carved out a role with the Celtics as a versatile wing—someone who can defend multiple positions, space the floor, and provide […]
Rutgers Head Coach Greg Schiano Hosts Third 2026 Spring Practice Press Conference
Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano took to the podium on Saturday to address the media and answer questions about spring camp and other matters of interest during the spring practice session. His press conference was even shorter this time than the last few times, lasting just five minutes. One of the first questions that Schiano was […]
Rutgers Basketball Lands Virginia Tech Center Christian Gurdak in the Transfer Portal
Rutgers men’s basketball has made its first addition to its center room and second addition to its front court this offseason, as former Virginia Tech Center Christian Gurdak has committed to the team out of the transfer portal, according to his social media pages. Gurdak has one season of experience, playing his freshman year with […]
Rutgers Football Homegrown Quarterback Drought Amoung Longest in the Power 4 According to the Athletic
Rutgers football has gone quite a long time since it has fully developed a quarterback from the start of their college career until its finish. According to Jason Kirk of The Athletic, it has been roughly 15 years since one of these quarterbacks was recruited and 12 since one actually played for Rutgers, as Gary […]
Rutgers Guard Darren Buchanan Jr. Announces Return for Next Season
Rutgers basketball returns another piece from last season as Darren Buchanan Jr. has announced that he will return to Rutgers for the 2026-2027 season. The 6-foot-7, 235-pound guard appeared in 34 games for the Scarlet Knights last season, making 24 starts. Over that time, he averaged 8.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. He […]
Rutgers lands NEC Player of the Year Darin Smith in transfer portal
Rutgers has added the Northeast Conference Player of the Year once again. Central Connecticut State forward Darin Smith has transferred to Rutgers, according to multiple reports. The 6-foot-7, 210-pounder was on campus on Wednesday and quickly made his decision to commit to the Scarlet Knights, announcing his commitment on Thursday morning. This marks the second […]
Tariq Francis re-signs with Rutgers for 2026-27 season
The Scarlet Knights have retained their leading scorer from last season. Tariq Francis has re-signed with Rutgers for the 2026-27 season. After a breakout campaign, Francis will return for his final year of eligibility. As a junior, Francis led the Scarlet Knights with 17 points and 2.9 assists per game. He played 27.8 minutes per […]
Scarlet Knight Enterprises Announces Inaugural Board of Directors
Just one month after naming Oliver Luck the chairman of the board of directors for the newly founded Scarlet Knight Enterprises, the Athletics department announced today the inaugural board of Directors for the Organization. According to a press release by the university, Scarlet Knight Enterprises is a “dedicated corporate enterprise created to lead multimedia rights, […]
Rutgers Football: The Need to Recruit New Jersey
Over the past couple of years, Rutgers football has been recruiting on a nationwide scale, grabbing a lot of their recruits from places out of state such as Georgia, the Carolinas, Florida, and many more. In 2026, they mainly landed prospects from these areas rather than grabbing a decent number of their recruits from their […]
Rutgers Studs Coach Charlie Noonan Hosts Spring Practice Press Conference
After giving the media a chance to speak to head coach Greg Schiano, offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca, and defensive coordinator Travis Johansen, the program has started the press conferences where members of the media can ask questions to position coaches. This time, it was Studs Coach Charlie Noonan’s turn at the podium, having the chance […]
Rutgers Center Emmanuel Ogbole to Seek Additional Year, Enters Transfer Portal
Rutgers center Emmanuel Ogbole is planning to enter the transfer portal, while seeking a waiver for another year of eligibility, according to Joe Tipton of On3. Ogbole has played four years of college basketball, but he played his first season at JUCO Monroe College, before joining the Scarlet Knights for three years. The 6-foot-10, 260-pound […]
Rutgers Defensive Tackles Coach Luke Carrezola Hosts Spring Practice Press Conference
After giving the media a chance to speak to head coach Greg Schiano, offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca, and defensive coordinator Travis Johansen, the program has started the press conferences where members of the media can ask questions to position coaches. This time, it was new defensive tackles coach Luke Carrezola’s turn at the podium, having […]
Rutgers Football Announces 2026 Homecoming Game Against Indiana
Rutgers football has announced that their home game on October 3rd against Indiana, the defending national champions, will double as the teams homecoming game. The Hoosiers have soared to the greatest heights in program history since the two squads last matched up in October of 2023. Since that time, Indiana has been to the college […]
OTB Staff: 3 Bold Predictions for 2026-2027 Rutgers Sports
As the 2025-2026 athletic year nears its end, with just the spring sports left to finish, it is time to look ahead to the 2026-2027 athletic year. We here at On The Banks will each make three bold predictions about what the next year of Rutgers sports might have in store for us. Let us […]
Lino Mark announces return to Rutgers
Rutgers is bringing back an important piece for the future. Freshman point guard Lino Mark announce on Monday that he would return for the 2026-27 season. He signed back with the Scarlet Knights, the program announced, and will have three years of eligibility remaining. Mark becomes the third player to return for next season joining […]
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