Insomnia for the sleeping giant.
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, […]
After Rutgers’ loss to UCLA last night in the Big Ten Tournament, the 2025-2026 Rutgers basketball season has more than likely come to an end unless something crazy happens with the myriad of postseason tournaments in the modern age of college basketball. With even that being unlikely, it is time to shift attention to the […]
Fanduel has released its over/ under win total odds for the 2026 college football season, with Rutgers’ over under line being listed at 4.5, which means that the odds heavily favor the Scarlet Knights missing a bowl game for the second straight year. The golden number of wins for any Power Four team trying to […]
After earning its first victory in the Big Ten Tournament in three years, Rutgers basketball was defeated in the third round of the Big Ten tournament by UCLA, 72-59. While the Scarlet Knights played hard until the last whistle against a team that was vastly superior on paper, it was their second-half turnovers and poor […]
Rutgers football is set to hire former NFL assistant coach Mike Sullivan as a senior offensive assistant, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN. Sullivan spent time with several different NFL teams before coming to Rutgers, including the Giants, Steelers, Jaguars, Broncos, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he worked as an OC under current Rutgers head […]
Rutgers fans, it’s game day! After defeating Minnesota 72-67 in the second round of the Big Ten tournament, the Scarlet Knights will face UCLA in the tournament’s third round today. The Bruins did not participate in the first two rounds of the tournament, as they earned a double-bye from having a 13-7 conference record in […]
After defeating Minnesota 72-67 in the second round of the Big Ten tournament, largely thanks to a 29-point performance from guard Tariq Francis, Rutgers will take on UCLA in the third round of the Big Ten tournament. Both teams have already squared off once this year, with the Bruins blowing out the Scarlet Knights 98-66 […]
It’s March. And that means teams need their top players to step up, specifically in the backcourt. That is exactly what Rutgers got from its honorable mention All-Big Ten guard. Tariq Francis scored a game-high 29 points and added four assists as 14th-seeded Rutgers earned an upset victory over 11th-seeded Minnesota, 72-67, in the first […]
Rutgers baseball had a pair of midweek action games this week, on Tuesday against Wagner, and one on Wednesday against Fordham. The Scarlet Knights earned an 8-5 victory against the Seahawks on Tuesday, but fell 8-7 to the Rams on Wednesday. After falling in a 3-0 hole by the end of the second inning in […]
Rutgers football has canceled its annual spring game for 2026, per head coach Greg Schiano. The announcement was made public by Chris Iseman of USA Today, who tweeted it after Schiano made the announcement to reporters during the team’s pro day today. The decision to cancel the game came out because Schiano believes that hosting […]
Rutgers fans, it’s game day! The No. 14-seeded Scarlet Knights are out in Chicago to take on No. 11-seed Minnesota in their first game of the Big Ten tournament. Rutgers squared off with the Golden Gophers earlier this season, with Minnesota taking home the 80-61 win. Both teams are coming into this game with some […]
Isiah Pacheco has found a new home. The former Rutgers star, and Vineland, NJ native, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions, according to multiple reports. The Lions moved quick on day two of free agency to replace David Montgomery, who was traded to the Houston Texans. Pacheco will join Jahmyr Gibbs […]
Guard Nene Ndiaye of Rutgers women’s basketball announced her intentions to enter the transfer portal earlier today. With her departure, the Scarlet Knights will lose their leading scorer from last season. She is the second player to announce her intentions to transfer, after Antonia Bates announced she will be entering the portal last night. Since […]
The Big Ten media and coaches have released their all-Big Ten teams for the 2025-2026 season, with Rutgers guard Tariq Francis being the only Scarlet Knight to receive all-Big Ten recognition. He was named an all-Big Ten honorable mention by the media. Francis has been the most dynamic scorer for the Knights all season, posting […]
With their win over Penn State last Sunday, No.14 Rutgers men’s basketball is slated to play No.11 Minnesota in the second round of the Big Ten tournament on Wednesday, March 11th. The two teams squared off earlier this season, with the Golden Gophers earning a dominating 80-61 victory over the Scarlet Knights. Both Minnesota and […]