Insomnia for the sleeping giant.
Despite the season not technically being over yet, it is time to start thinking about the transfer portal, which is less than a few weeks away. It is an unfortunate truth in this day and age that if you’re not tampering, you’re not trying. This means that Rutgers basketball is likely going to reach out […]
Several former Rutgers basketball players have made their mark on the NBA this season. Dylan Harper has looked good coming off the bench for the San Antonio Spurs, while his brother, Ron Harper Jr, has contributed solid minutes to the Celtics when he was called up from the G-League. After taking some time to adjust […]
Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano landed in-state twin brothers Devin and Jason McCourty in 2005 out of St. Joseph High School in Montvale. This duo went on to have legendary careers in Piscataway and became part of the Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame in 2024. Schiano and the Scarlet Knights are hoping that history repeats […]
Rutgers women’s gymnastics has punched its ticket to the NCAA Championships for the second season in a row after having a good performance at the Big Ten Championships. They used a 195.700 total team score at the Big Ten Championships in Champaign, which was the best of the four teams that competed on Friday night, […]
The Scarlet Knights continued Big Ten play over the weekend with a three-game set in Champaign against Illinois. Rutgers salvaged the series with a win on Sunday afternoon, but lost two out of three against the Illini. Rutgers is now 13-10 overall and 3-3 in conference play. The team will be back in action on […]
Last week, Rutgers basketball accepted an invitation to the College Basketball Crown. The announcement was met with mixed opinions from the fanbase; however, the decision does come with upside without having that much of a downside. Minimal Downside One of the most important things to note about the crown is that it costs nothing for […]
Rutgers will be leaving the NCAA tournament with none of its wrestlers earning all-American status after both Heavyweight Hunter Catka and 197-pounder Remy Cotton lost in the blood round. The Scarlet Knights had a rough start to the tournament, going 2-7 during the first session, meaning that 7 of their nine wrestlers were forced to […]
The 2027 recruiting class is in full swing, with a few players already setting official visit dates for the early summer. So far, just like in our late February and early March recruiting updates, Rutgers only has one commitment from the 2027 class, Tight End Sydney Padilla from West Orange High School. They are working towards adding to […]
Rutgers Football is set to hire Gino Gradkowski, a former NFL center who won Super Bowl XLVII with the Baltimore Ravens, to its coaching staff as an assistant offensive line coach. The 37-year-old played a total of six seasons in the NFL, where he played in 60 games, starting 20, before he moved on to […]
No. 16/17 Rutgers men’s Lacrosse is set to open conference play against No.7 Ohio State on Saturday. The Scarlet Knights have enjoyed a good start to their season, going 7-2 in their first nine games. However, their only losses this season came against the two ranked teams they played, No.3 Princeton and No.12 Army. The […]
Rutgers football has added another assistant coach with NFL experience this offseason, as they have hired former Los Angeles Chargers quality control coach Jeff Carpenter to be an offensive assistant, according to Chrise Iseman of USA Today. Carpenter and current Scarlet Knights offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca have experience working together, as Carpenter was a graduate […]
Two Rutgers gymnasts were named to the all-Big Ten teams that were revealed yesterday. Senior Gabrielle Dildy and graduate student Emily Leese both earned honors from the conference. Dildy is the first Scarlet Knight to be named to the all-Big Ten first team since 2023 and is the third Rutgers gymnast ever to receive the honor. Leese was named […]
After beating Michigan State two games to one in their opening conference series this past weekend, Rutgers baseball dominated Monmouth from start to finish in their midweek matchup, earning a 13-3 run-rule victory. The Hawks pitchers struggled against the Scarlet Knight batters, as Rutgers recorded 13 runs on 10 total hits along with 7 walks. […]
The best time of the college basketball calendar has arrived. In fact, it may even be the best postseason tournament of the year, and that is coming from a huge college football fan. March Madness is officially underway, and this year’s NCAA Tournament feels as unpredictable as any in recent memory. With a mix of […]
Former Rutgers Women’s Basketball commit Chante Murray has found a new home. Murray, who committed to Rutgers in October, has decommitted and signed with West Virginia. She announced that she has requested to get out of her National Letter of Intent and will now join the Mountaineers. Murray was the lone recruit in the 2026 […]
The contract details for new Rutgers women’s basketball head coach Gary Redus II have been released thanks to an OPRA request made by NJ.com. According to the report, Redus has signed a five-year contract that is worth a total of $4 million before any bonuses come into play. His salary will start at $750,000 and […]
After his hire was announced early last week, Rutgers women’s basketball hosted the official introductory press conference for new head coach Gary Redus II today. The event gave Redus his first chance to address the Rutgers community. Takeaways One of the major takeaways from Redus’ press conference was the emphasis on keeping local talents at […]
Athan Kaliakmanis is declared for the 2026 NFL Draft and has been busy in recent weeks. The Rutgers quarterback has met with at least three teams during this process. According to multiple reports, Kaliakmanis took “30 visits” to the Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Commanders. He also had a formal visit with the Las Vegas Raiders. […]
“Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.” Rutgers men’s basketball has accepted an invitation to the College Basketball Crown, according to a post made by the team’s X account. The College Basketball Crown is a postseason tournament held in Las Vegas, Nevada, that features eight teams competing throughout a four-day […]
New Rutgers women’s basketball head coach, Gary Redus II, has made the first addition to his new coaching staff, as he has hired former LSU assistant coach Daphne Mitchell. The news was officially announced by LSU head coach Kim Mulkey during a press conference following the teams selection to the NCAA tournament. Both Redus and […]
Rutgers Baseball began Big Ten play with a series against Michigan State over the weekend at Bainton Field in Piscataway. The Scarlet Knights got off to a good start, taking two out of three from the Spartans and improving to 11-8 overall. Game One Rutgers began the weekend with a strong offensive performance during a […]
Hey, On The Banks community! This is your open space to discuss all things involving the NCAA Tournaments for both women’s and men’s basketball now that the brackets have been released. Keep things respectful as always, but feel free to share your thoughts and opinions about the tournament in the comments below. Keep up with […]
NFL free agency has started, and three former Scarlet Knights have signed deals with new teams. The Detroit Lions, in particular, have become a landing spot for former Scarlet Knights, as two of the three former Knights with new players have decided to sign with the Lions. Former Rutgers Players, RB Isiah Pacheco and S […]
Rutgers gymnastics delivered its strongest performances of the season on Friday night, setting a program record on floor exercise during the Rutgers Quad at Jersey Mike’s Arena. The Scarlet Knights posted a 49.475 on floor, breaking the previous school record of 49.425 set in 2023. The historic rotation helped Rutgers finish with a season-high team […]
Rutgers fans know the script by now. Beat the teams you’re supposed to beat. Lose to the teams you’re supposed to lose to. Finish with a “respectable” record that still feels unsatisfying. Rutgers football fans have watched that formula play out for years under Greg Schiano. The Scarlet Knights handle much of their nonconference schedule, […]